G2158: εὐσχήμων
euschḗmōn · “proper”
Definition
well-formed, i.e. (figuratively) decorous, noble (in rank)
KJV translates it as: comely, honourable
Extended definition
(εὖ, σχῆμα), [in LXX: Pro.11:25 * ;]
1. elegant, graceful, comely (Eur., Plat., al.): τὰ εὐ. ἡμῶν (opposite to τὰ ἀσχ- ἡμ-), 1Co.12:24; in moral sense, seemly, becoming, 1Co.7:35.
2. Also in late Gk. (see Swete, Mk., l.with; MM, Exp., xiv), wealthy, influential (RV, of honourable estate): Mrk.15:43, Act.13:50 17:12.†
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Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2158 is translated
- prominent ×2
- a prominent ×1
- is seemly ×1
- the presentable parts ×1
Bible verses with G2158 (euschḗmōn)
Euschḗmōn appears in 5 verses.
- Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.
- Acts 13:50
But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.
- Acts 17:12
Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.
- 1 Corinthians 7:35
And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.
- 1 Corinthians 12:24
For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: