Help QuickNav Adv. Options
AMP

AMP

Click to Change

Return to Top

Return to Top

Printer Icon

Print

Copy
Copy Options
Strong's
Red Letter
Copy Options
Cite Print
The Blue Letter Bible

Lexicon :: Strong's G4241 - prepō

Choose a new font size and typeface
πρέπω
Transliteration
prepō (Key)
Pronunciation
prep'-o
Listen
Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Apparently a root word
mGNT
7x in 3 unique form(s) TR
7x in 4 unique form(s) LXX
3x in 1 unique form(s)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

Strong’s Definitions

†πρέπω prépō, prep'-o; apparently a primary verb; 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):—become, comely.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x

The KJV translates Strong's G4241 in the following manner: become (6x), comely (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x
The KJV translates Strong's G4241 in the following manner: become (6x), comely (1x).

  1. to stand out, to be conspicuous, to be eminent

  2. to be becoming, seemly, fit

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†πρέπω prépō, prep'-o; apparently a primary verb; 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):—become, comely.
STRONGS G4241:
πρέπω; imperfect 3 person singular ἔπρεπε;
1. to stand out, to be conspicuous, to be eminent; so from Homer, Iliad 12, 104 down.
2. to be becoming, seemly, fit (from Pindar, Aeschylus, Herodotus down): πρέπει τίνι with a subject nominative, Hebrews 7:26 (Psalm 32:1 (Ps. 33:1); ὁ or ἅ πρέπει, which becometh, befitteth, 1 Timothy 2:10; Titus 2:1; impersonally, καθώς πρέπει τίνι, Ephesians 5:3; πρέπον ἐστιν followed by the infinitive, Matthew 3:15; Hebrews 2:10; followed by an accusative with the infinitive 1 Corinthians 11:13. On its construction cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) § 142, 2.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006, 2011 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms
32:1; 33:1
Matthew
3:15
1 Corinthians
11:13
Ephesians
5:3
1 Timothy
2:10
Titus
2:1
Hebrews
2:10; 7:26

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4241 matches the Greek πρέπω (prepō),
which occurs 7 times in 7 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mat 3:15

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:15 - But Jesus replied to him, “Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for us [fn]to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John permitted [it and baptized] Him.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 11:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 11:13 - [fn]Judge for yourselves; is it proper for a woman to offer prayer to God [publicly] with her head uncovered?

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Eph 5:3

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:3 -

But sexual immorality and all [moral] impurity [indecent, offensive behavior] or greed must not even be hinted at among you, as is proper among saints [for as believers our way of life, whether in public or in private, reflects the validity of our faith].

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 2:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 2:10 - but instead adorned by good deeds [helping others], as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Tit 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 2:1 -

But as for you, teach the things which are in agreement with sound doctrine [which produces men and women of good character whose lifestyle identifies them as true Christians].

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Heb 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 2:10 -

For it was fitting for God [that is, an act worthy of His divine nature] that He, for whose sake are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the [fn]author and founder of their salvation perfect through suffering [bringing to maturity the human experience necessary for Him to be perfectly equipped for His office as High Priest].

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:26

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:26 -

It was fitting for us to have such a High Priest [perfectly adapted to our needs], holy, blameless, unstained [by sin], separated from sinners and exalted higher than the heavens;

BLB Searches
Search the Bible
AMP
  [?]

Advanced Options

Other Searches

Multi-Verse Retrieval
x
AMP
Daily Devotionals
x

Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness.

Daily Bible Reading Plans
x

Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year.

One-Year Plans

Two-Year Plan