898. bathmos

Lexicon

bathmos: Step, Degree

Original Word: βαθμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: bathmos
Pronunciation: bath-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (bath-mos')
Definition: Step, Degree
Meaning: a step (of a stairway); hence: a stage in a career, a position.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

degree.

From the same as bathos; a step, i.e. (figuratively) grade (of dignity) -- degree.

see GREEK bathos

HELPS Word-studies

898 bathmós – properly, a step (tread) in a staircase; (figuratively) a degree, rank, grade (used only in 1 Tim 3:13).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as basis
Definition
a step, degree
NASB Translation
standing (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 898: βαθμός

βαθμός, βαθμου, ὁ (from the obsolete βάω equivalent to βαίνω, like σταθμός (from ἵστημι), threshold, step; of a grade of dignity and wholesome influence in the church (R. V. standing), 1 Timothy 3:13 (cf. Ellicott at the passage). (Used by (the Sept. 1 Samuel 5:5; 2 Kings 20:9; also Sir. 6:36); Strabo (Plutarch), Lucian, Appian, Artemidorus Daldianus (others); cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 324.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the base of the Greek verb βαίνω (bainō), meaning "to go" or "to walk."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 4609: מַעֲלָה (ma'alah) • A step, ascent, or degree. This Hebrew term is often used in the context of ascending steps or stages, similar to the Greek βαθμός.
• Strong's Hebrew 5944: עֲלִיָּה (aliyah) • An upper room or ascent, often used to describe a physical or spiritual elevation.

In summary, βαθμός (bathmós) encapsulates the idea of progression, whether in a physical, social, or spiritual sense, and is a concept that resonates throughout biblical teachings on growth and advancement.

Usage: The term is used in the context of progression, either physically, as in ascending steps, or metaphorically, as in advancing in status or maturity.

Context: The Greek word βαθμός (bathmós) appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize progression or advancement. It is often used metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral advancement. In the ancient world, steps were not only physical constructs but also symbolized progress or elevation in various aspects of life, including social status and spiritual maturity.

In the New Testament, the concept of βαθμός can be seen in passages that discuss growth in faith and character. For example, believers are encouraged to "press on toward the goal" (Philippians 3:14, BSB), which implies a series of steps or stages in the Christian journey. Although the specific term βαθμός is not directly quoted in the Berean Standard Bible, the underlying concept is present in the teachings of perseverance and spiritual growth.

The metaphor of steps is also evident in the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134), where the faithful are depicted as ascending toward Jerusalem, symbolizing a journey toward God. This imagery aligns with the idea of βαθμός as a step or stage in one's spiritual journey.

Forms and Transliterations

βαθμον βαθμόν βαθμὸν bathmon bathmòn

Englishman's Concordance

1 Timothy 3:13 N-AMS
GRK: καλῶς διακονήσαντες βαθμὸν ἑαυτοῖς καλὸν
NAS: a high standing and great
KJV: to themselves a good degree, and great
INT: well having served a degree for themselves good

Strong's Greek 898
1 Occurrence

βαθμὸν — 1 Occ.