ΕΥ̓ΚΟΣΜΕΙΝ, εὐκοσμειν
EUKOSMEIN, eukosmein
Sounds Like: yoo-kos-MEIN
Translations: to behave properly, to be orderly, to be well-ordered, to be decent
From the root: ΕΥ̓ΚΟΣΜΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from the Greek words 'εὖ' (eu), meaning 'well' or 'good,' and 'κοσμέω' (kosmeō), meaning 'to order,' 'to arrange,' or 'to adorn.' Therefore, it means 'to be well-ordered,' 'to behave in a seemly or proper manner,' or 'to be decent.' It describes the act of maintaining good order or decorum, often in one's conduct.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G2156 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 1 Maccabees — 8:15
From the same root
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