Berean Strong's Lexicon hieroprepés: Reverent, befitting holiness Original Word: ἱεροπρεπής Word Origin: Derived from ἱερός (hieros, meaning "sacred" or "holy") and πρέπω (prepó, meaning "to be fitting" or "to be suitable"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hieroprepés," the concept of holiness and reverence is prevalent in the Old Testament. Words like קָדוֹשׁ (qadosh, meaning "holy") and יָרֵא (yare, meaning "to fear" or "to revere") capture similar themes of sacredness and respect. Usage: The term "hieroprepés" is used to describe something that is appropriate or fitting for a sacred or holy context. It conveys the idea of conduct or demeanor that is suitable for those who are set apart for divine service or who are in the presence of the sacred. In the New Testament, it is used to emphasize the importance of behavior that reflects reverence and respect for God and His ordinances. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of reverence was significant in both religious and social contexts. Temples and sacred spaces were considered places where specific behaviors and attitudes were expected. The early Christian community, emerging from a Jewish context that highly valued holiness and reverence, adopted and adapted these cultural norms to emphasize the importance of living a life that honors God. This included both personal piety and communal worship practices. 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 Originfrom hieros and prepó Definition reverent NASB Translation reverent (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2412a: ἱερόθυτοςἱερόθυτος, 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.) From hieros and the same as prepo; reverent -- as becometh holiness. see GREEK hieros see GREEK prepo |
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