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1 Tim. 2:9 KJV (With Strong’s)

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In like manner
hosautos (Greek #5615)
as thus, i.e. in the same way
KJV usage: even so, likewise, after the same (in like) manner.
Pronounce: ho-sow'-toce
Origin: from 5613 and an adverb from 846
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
, that
kosmeo (Greek #2885)
to put in proper order, i.e. decorate (literally or figuratively); specially, to snuff (a wick)
KJV usage: adorn, garnish, trim.
Pronounce: kos-meh'-o
Origin: from 2889
women
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gune (Greek #1135)
a woman; specially, a wife
KJV usage: wife, woman.
Pronounce: goo-nay'
Origin: probably from the base of 1096
adorn
kosmeo (Greek #2885)
to put in proper order, i.e. decorate (literally or figuratively); specially, to snuff (a wick)
KJV usage: adorn, garnish, trim.
Pronounce: kos-meh'-o
Origin: from 2889
themselves
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
modest
kosmios (Greek #2887)
orderly, i.e. decorous
KJV usage: of good behaviour, modest.
Pronounce: kos'-mee-os
Origin: from 2889 (in its primary sense)
apparel
katastole (Greek #2689)
a deposit, i.e. (specially) costume
KJV usage: apparel.
Pronounce: kat-as-tol-ay'
Origin: from 2687
, with
meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
shamefacedness
aidos (Greek #127)
bashfulness, i.e. (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe
KJV usage: reverence, shamefacedness.
Pronounce: ahee-doce'
Origin: perhaps from 1 (as a negative particle) and 1492 (through the idea of downcast eyes)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
sobriety
sophrosune (Greek #4997)
soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control
KJV usage: soberness, sobriety.
Pronounce: so-fros-oo'-nay
Origin: from 4998
; not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
with
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
ηbroided hair
plegma (Greek #4117)
a plait (of hair)
KJV usage: broidered hair.
Pronounce: pleg'-mah
Origin: from 4120
, or
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
gold
chrusos (Greek #5557)
gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin
KJV usage: gold.
Pronounce: khroo-sos'
Origin: perhaps from the base of 5530 (through the idea of the utility of the metal)
, or
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
pearls
margarites (Greek #3135)
a pearl
KJV usage: pearl.
Pronounce: mar-gar-ee'-tace
Origin: from μάργαρος (a pearl-oyster)
, or
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
costly
poluteles (Greek #4185)
extremely expensive
KJV usage: costly, very precious, of great price.
Pronounce: pol-oo-tel-ace'
Origin: from 4183 and 5056
array
himatismos (Greek #2441)
clothing
KJV usage: apparel (X -led), array, raiment, vesture.
Pronounce: him-at-is-mos'
Origin: from 2439
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with shamefacedness.
not.
Gen. 24:53• 53And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things. (Gen. 24:53)
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Ex. 35:22‑23• 22And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the Lord.
23And every man, with whom was found blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair, and red skins of rams, and badgers' skins, brought them.
(Ex. 35:22‑23)
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2 Kings 9:30• 30And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window. (2 Kings 9:30)
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Esther 5:1• 1Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house. (Esther 5:1)
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Psa. 45:13‑14• 13The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
14She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
(Psa. 45:13‑14)
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Psa. 149:4• 4For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. (Psa. 149:4)
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Prov. 31:22• 22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. (Prov. 31:22)
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Isa. 3:18‑24• 18In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon,
19The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers,
20The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the earrings,
21The rings, and nose jewels,
22The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins,
23The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails.
24And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty.
(Isa. 3:18‑24)
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Isa. 61:4• 4And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations. (Isa. 61:4)
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Jer. 2:32• 32Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number. (Jer. 2:32)
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Jer. 4:30• 30And when thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; thy lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life. (Jer. 4:30)
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Ezek. 16:9‑16• 9Then washed I thee with water; yea, I throughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil.
10I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers' skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk.
11I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck.
12And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head.
13Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil: and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper into a kingdom.
14And thy renown went forth among the heathen for thy beauty: for it was perfect through my comeliness, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord God.
15But thou didst trust in thine own beauty, and playedst the harlot because of thy renown, and pouredst out thy fornications on every one that passed by; his it was.
16And of thy garments thou didst take, and deckedst thy high places with divers colors, and playedst the harlot thereupon: the like things shall not come, neither shall it be so.
(Ezek. 16:9‑16)
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Matt. 6:28• 28And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: (Matt. 6:28)
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Matt. 6:29• 29And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. (Matt. 6:29)
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Matt. 11:8• 8But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. (Matt. 11:8)
broidered.
or, plaited.
 "in seemly deportment," which includes not dress only but bearing. And hence it is added, "with modesty and sobriety," that shamefastness which shrinks from the least semblance of impropriety, that self-restraint where all inwardly is ruled. (On 1 Timothy 2:8-10 by W. Kelly)
 They are to beware of using the hair that God has given as the woman's glory for an expression of the natural vanity of the human heart. (The Order of God's House: 1 Timothy 2-3 by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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In like manner also that the women in decent deportment and dressb adorn themselves with modesty and discretionc, not with plaited hair and gold, or pearls, or costly clothing,

JND Translation Notes

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The whole deportment; the way in which the woman presents herself, of which dress is a sign.
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i.e. "sobriety" or with "sound mind"; so ver. 15, as Rom. 12.3; 2 Tim. 1.7.

W. Kelly Translation

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in like manner also thata women in seemly deportmentb adorn themselves with modesty and sobriety, not with braids and gold or pearls or costly apparel,

WK Translation Notes

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a
All the best MSS. discard the article, and rightly, for "the" women as a class have no such title predicated of them, but they (persons of that sex) are called on individually to please the Lord by heeding his servant’s word.
b
It is rather "deportment" than "dress," which follows in verse 10.