Strong's G2887 · Greek
κόσμιος
kósmios
Definition
orderly, i.e. decorous
KJV: of good behaviour, modest
Root / derivation: from G2889 (κόσμος) (in its primary sense);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κόσμιος across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Timothy2 verses
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
1 Timothy 3:2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2887 (kósmios) mean?
orderly, i.e. decorous
How many times does G2887 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2887 (κόσμιος) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “behaviour.”
How is kósmios translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2887 is rendered as “behaviour” (1×), “modest” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κόσμιος come from?
from G2889 (κόσμος) (in its primary sense);