2412. hieroprepés

Lexicon

hieroprepés: Reverent, befitting holiness

Original Word: ἱεροπρεπής
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: hieroprepés
Pronunciation: hee-er-op-re-PAYS
Phonetic Spelling: (hee-er-op-rep-ace')
Definition: Reverent, befitting holiness
Meaning: suitable to a sacred character, reverent.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

reverent

From hieros and the same as prepo; reverent -- as becometh holiness.

see GREEK hieros

see GREEK prepo

HELPS Word-studies

2412 hieroprepḗss (from hieron, "a sacred place, a temple," and 4241 /prépō, "fitting") –"befitting men, places, actions, or things sacred to God, reverent" (K. Wuest); "suited to a sacred character, reverend" (Abbott-Smith).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from hieros and prepó
Definition
reverent
NASB Translation
reverent (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2412a: ἱερόθυτος

ἱερόθυτος, ἱερόθυτόν (from ἱερός and θύω, cf. εἰδωλόθυτος), sacrificed, offered in sacrifice, to the gods; as in Plutarch, symp. 8, 8, 3 at the beginning, used of the flesh of animals offered in sacrifice: 1 Corinthians 10:28 L text T Tr WH. On the use of the word in Greek writings cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 159.

STRONGS NT 2412: ἱεροπρεπήςἱεροπρεπής, ἱεροπρεπες (from ἱερός, and πρέπει it is becoming), befitting men, places, actions or things sacred to God; reverent: Titus 2:3. (4 Macc. 9:25; 11:19; Plato, Philo, Josephus, Lucian, others) (Cf. Trench, § 92, under the end.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἱερός (hieros, meaning "sacred" or "holy") and πρέπω (prepō, meaning "to be fitting" or "to be suitable").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἱεροπρεπής, the concept of holiness and reverence is prevalent throughout the Old Testament. Some related Hebrew words include:
• קָדוֹשׁ (qadosh, Strong's H6918) meaning "holy" or "sacred."
• נָאוֶה (na'weh, Strong's H4998) meaning "befitting" or "suitable," often used in the context of beauty or appropriateness.

These Hebrew terms, like ἱεροπρεπής, emphasize the importance of living in a manner that is consistent with one's sacred identity and calling.

Usage: This Greek adjective is used in the New Testament to describe behavior or characteristics that are appropriate for someone who is holy or set apart for sacred duties. It emphasizes the importance of conduct that aligns with the sanctity of one's role or calling.

Context: The term ἱεροπρεπής appears in the New Testament in the context of describing the expected conduct of individuals who hold positions of spiritual responsibility. In Titus 2:3, the Apostle Paul instructs older women to be "reverent in behavior" (BSB), using ἱεροπρεπής to emphasize the dignity and holiness that should characterize their lives. This instruction is part of a broader exhortation for various groups within the church to live in a manner that reflects their faith and calling.

The concept of ἱεροπρεπής underscores the importance of living a life that is consistent with one's identity as a member of the body of Christ. It calls for a demeanor that is not only respectful and dignified but also reflective of the sacred nature of one's relationship with God. This term highlights the expectation that believers, especially those in teaching or mentoring roles, should model a lifestyle that is worthy of their spiritual commitments.

In the cultural context of the early church, where the behavior of believers was closely scrutinized by both fellow Christians and non-believers, exhibiting ἱεροπρεπής conduct served as a powerful testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel. It reinforced the message that faith in Christ leads to a life marked by holiness and reverence.

Forms and Transliterations

ιεροπρεπεις ιεροπρεπείς ἱεροπρεπεῖς hieroprepeis hieroprepeîs ieroprepeis

Englishman's Concordance

Titus 2:3 Adj-AFP
GRK: ἐν καταστήματι ἱεροπρεπεῖς μὴ διαβόλους
NAS: likewise are to be reverent in their behavior,
KJV: behaviour as becometh holiness, not
INT: in deportment reverent not slanderers

Strong's Greek 2412
1 Occurrence

ἱεροπρεπεῖς — 1 Occ.