Strong's G2885 · Greek
κοσμέω
kosmeo · /kos-meh'-o/
Definition
from 2889; to put in proper order, i.e. decorate (literally or figuratively); specially, to snuff (a wick):--adorn, garnish, trim.
KJV: adorn, garnish, trim
Root / derivation: from 2889
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κοσμέω across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.
Matthew 23:29Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,
Matthew 25:7Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
Luke2 verses
Revelation2 verses
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Revelation 21:19And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2885 (kosmeo) mean?
from 2889; to put in proper order, i.e. decorate (literally or figuratively); specially, to snuff (a wick):--adorn, garnish, trim.
How many times does G2885 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2885 (κοσμέω) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “adorned.”
How is kosmeo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2885 is rendered as “adorned” (3×), “adorn” (2×), “garnished” (2×), “garnish” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word κοσμέω come from?
from 2889