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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
mGNT
7x in 3 unique form(s) TR
7x in 4 unique form(s) LXX
3x in 1 unique form(s)
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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); 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.
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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.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 3:15

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:15 - Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 11:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 11:13 - Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 5:3

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:3 - But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 2:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 2:10 - but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 2:1 - You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 2:10 - In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:26

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:26 - Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.
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