/Greek/G4241

Strong's G4241 · Greek

πρέπω

prépō

Number

G4241

Language

Greek

Original word

πρέπω

Transliteration

prépō

KJV occurrences

7 verses

Definition

to tower up (be conspicuous), i.e. (by implication) to be suitable or proper (third person singular present indicative, often used impersonally, it is fit or right)

KJV: become, comely

Root / derivation: apparently a primary verb;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πρέπω across 7 verses.

becometh3×

became2×

become1×

comely1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew1 verse

Matthew 3:15

And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

1 Corinthians1 verse

1 Corinthians 11:13

Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?

Ephesians1 verse

Ephesians 5:3

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

1 Timothy1 verse

1 Timothy 2:10

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

Titus1 verse

Titus 2:1

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

Hebrews2 verses

Hebrews 2:10

For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

Hebrews 7:26

For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Topics that use this word

Commandments Righteousness Women Adoption Adultery Baptism Dress Excellency and Glory of Christ, the High Priest, the Humility of Christ, the Jesus, The Christ Minister (1)

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4241 (prépō) mean?

to tower up (be conspicuous), i.e. (by implication) to be suitable or proper (third person singular present indicative, often used impersonally, it is fit or right)

How many times does G4241 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4241 (πρέπω) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “becometh.”

How is prépō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4241 is rendered as “becometh” (3×), “became” (2×), “become” (1×), “comely” (1×).

Where does the Greek word πρέπω come from?

apparently a primary verb;