Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2885

Strong's G2885 · Greek

κοσμέω

kosmeo · /kos-meh'-o/

Number
G2885
Language
Greek
Original word
κοσμέω
Transliteration
kosmeo
Pronunciation
kos-meh'-o
KJV occurrences
10 verses

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.

adorned3×
adorn2×
garnished2×
garnish1×
trimmed1×
with1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Luke2 verses
1 Timothy1 verse
Titus1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

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