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Koine Greek wordlink #137406

SR GNT 1 Tim 3:4 σεμνότητος (semnotaʸtos) ‘submission with all dignity’ Strongs=45870 Lemma=semnotēs
Word role=noun case=genitive gender=feminine number=singular
Year=65 AD

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Only use of identical word form σεμνότητος (N-GFS) in the Greek originals

The word form ‘σεμνότητος’ (N-GFS) is always and only glossed as ‘dignity’.

1 Tim 3:4 ‘submission with all dignity’ SR GNT 1 Tim 3:4 word 12

OET-LV: 4 leading of _his own house well, having children in submission, with all dignity (TI1_3:4)

OET-RV: 4 a good, dignified leader in his own home and in disciplining his children. (TI1 3:4)

Greek words (2) other than σεμνότητος (N-GFS) with a gloss related to ‘dignity’

1 TIM 2:2 σεμνότητι (semnotaʸti) N-DFS ‘all devoutness and dignity’ SR GNT 1 Tim 2:2 word 19

OET-LV: 2 for kings and all who being in prominence, in _order _that we _may _be _going _by a_tranquil and quiet living in all devoutness and dignity. (TI1_2:2)

OET-RV: 2 So too for national leaders and other prominent officials so that we can live a quiet and tranquil life with all devoutness and dignity. (TI1 2:2)

TIT 2:7 σεμνότητα (semnotaʸta) N-AFS ‘your teaching incorruption dignity’ SR GNT Tit 2:7 word 16

OET-LV: 7 about all things yourself bringing _about an_example of _good works, in your teaching, incorruption, dignity, (TIT_2:7)

OET-RV: 7 Be a good example in everything you do and in your teaching. Don’t be led astray, maintain your dignity, (TIT 2:7)

Key: N=noun AFS=accusative, feminine, singular DFS=dative, feminine, singular GFS=genitive, feminine, singular