4241. prepó

Lexicon

prepó: to be fitting, to be proper, to be suitable

Original Word: πρέπω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: prepó
Pronunciation: prep'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (prep'-o)
Definition: to be fitting, to be proper, to be suitable
Meaning: it becomes, is fitting to, is right.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

comely.

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.

HELPS Word-studies

4241 prépō (a primitive verb meaning "tower up," "be conspicuous," so Strong's Dictionary) – properly, stand out, be conspicuous, especially in a way that is suitable ("fitting").

4241 (prepō) refers to acting appropriately in a particular situation, i.e. as it is seemly to God and therefore "'conspicuous amongst others; hence eminent, distinguished. . . seemly fit'" (Vine, Unger, White, NT, 55).

[This is also the meaning of this term in Homer, Odyssey 8:172.]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. verb
Definition
to be fitting, proper, suitable
NASB Translation
fitting (4), proper (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4241: πρέπω

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 (); 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.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primary verb

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πρέπω, the concept of what is fitting or appropriate can be found in various Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas of propriety and suitability in the context of religious and moral conduct. Some related Hebrew concepts include:

• יָשָׁר (yashar) • meaning straight, right, or upright, often used to describe what is morally right or fitting.
• נָאוֶה (na'weh) • meaning comely or suitable, used in contexts that describe beauty or appropriateness.

These Hebrew terms, like πρέπω, emphasize the importance of aligning one's actions with divine standards and living a life that is pleasing to God.

Usage: The verb πρέπω is used in the New Testament to describe what is appropriate or suitable in a given context, often in relation to behavior or conduct that aligns with Christian values and teachings.

Context: The Greek verb πρέπω (prepō) appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of what is fitting or appropriate, particularly in the context of Christian conduct and moral behavior. This term is used to emphasize the importance of actions and attitudes that are in harmony with the teachings of Christ and the expectations of the Christian community.

In the Berean Standard Bible, πρέπω is used in passages that highlight the importance of living a life that reflects the values and principles of the faith. For example, in Hebrews 2:10, it is stated, "In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom everything exists, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering." Here, the use of πρέπω underscores the appropriateness of God's actions in the divine plan of salvation.

The concept of what is fitting extends to various aspects of Christian life, including worship, relationships, and personal conduct. The use of πρέπω serves as a reminder to believers to align their lives with the standards set forth in Scripture, ensuring that their actions are consistent with their professed faith.

The verb is also used in contexts that contrast appropriate behavior with actions that are deemed improper or unsuitable. This duality serves to guide believers in discerning what is honorable and pleasing to God, encouraging them to pursue righteousness and avoid conduct that would bring disrepute to the faith.

Forms and Transliterations

έπρεπε Επρεπεν έπρεπεν Ἔπρεπεν πρεπει πρέπει πρεπον πρέπον Eprepen Éprepen prepei prépei prepon prépon

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 3:15 V-PPA-NNS
GRK: οὕτως γὰρ πρέπον ἐστὶν ἡμῖν
NAS: for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill
KJV: for thus it becometh us to fulfil
INT: thus indeed fitting it is to us

1 Corinthians 11:13 V-PPA-NNS
GRK: αὐτοῖς κρίνατε πρέπον ἐστὶν γυναῖκα
NAS: for yourselves: is it proper for a woman
KJV: is it comely that a woman
INT: yourselves judge becoming is it for a woman

Ephesians 5:3 V-PIA-3S
GRK: ὑμῖν καθὼς πρέπει ἁγίοις
NAS: among you, as is proper among saints;
KJV: you, as becometh saints;
INT: you even as is proper to saints

1 Timothy 2:10 V-PIA-3S
GRK: ἀλλ' ὃ πρέπει γυναιξὶν ἐπαγγελλομέναις
NAS: works, as is proper for women
KJV: But (which becometh women professing
INT: but what is becoming to women professing

Titus 2:1 V-PIA-3S
GRK: λάλει ἃ πρέπει τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ
NAS: the things which are fitting for sound
KJV: the things which become sound
INT: speak the things that become sound

Hebrews 2:10 V-IIA-3S
GRK: Ἔπρεπεν γὰρ αὐτῷ
NAS: For it was fitting for Him, for whom
KJV: For it became him, for
INT: it was fitting indeed to him

Hebrews 7:26 V-IIA-3S
GRK: ἡμῖν καὶ ἔπρεπεν ἀρχιερεύς ὅσιος
NAS: For it was fitting for us to have such
KJV: an high priest became us,
INT: us indeed became a high priest holy

Strong's Greek 4241
7 Occurrences

Ἔπρεπεν — 2 Occ.
πρέπει — 3 Occ.
πρέπον — 2 Occ.