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Lexicon :: Strong's G4241 - prepō

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πρέπω
Transliteration
prepō (Key)
Pronunciation
prep'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Apparently a root word
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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); or 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.
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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.

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.
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?
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].

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

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].

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;

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