G898: βαθμός
bathmós · “standing”
Definition
a step, i.e. (figuratively) grade (of dignity)
KJV translates it as: degree
Word origin: from the same as G899 (βάθος);
Extended definition
βαθμός, -οῦ, ὁ, Ion. form of βασμός
(βαίνω, to step), [in LXX 1Ki.5:5 (מִפְתָּן), 4Ki.20:9, 10 11 (מַעֲלָה), Sir.6:36 * ;]
a step (4Ki, l.with, of degrees of a dial); metaphorically, a degree, standing: 1Ti.3:13.†
(AS)
(βαίνω, to step), [in LXX 1Ki.5:5 (מִפְתָּן), 4Ki.20:9, 10 11 (מַעֲלָה), Sir.6:36 * ;]
a step (4Ki, l.with, of degrees of a dial); metaphorically, a degree, standing: 1Ti.3:13.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G898 is translated
- a standing ×1
Bible verses with G898 (bathmós)
Bathmós appears in 1 verse.
- 1 Timothy 3:13
For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.