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Titus 2:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
To be discreet
sophron (Greek #4998)
safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
KJV usage: discreet, sober, temperate.
Pronounce: so'-frone
Origin: from the base of 4982 and that of 5424
, chaste
hagnos (Greek #53)
properly, clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect
KJV usage: chaste, clean, pure.
Pronounce: hag-nos'
Origin: from the same as 40
, keepers at home
oikouros (Greek #3626)
a stayer at home, i.e. domestically inclined (a "good housekeeper")
KJV usage: keeper at home.
Pronounce: oy-koo-ros'
Origin: from 3624 and οὖρος (a guard; be "ware")
, good
agathos (Greek #18)
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
KJV usage: benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
Pronounce: ag-ath-os'
Origin: a primary word
, obedient
hupotasso (Greek #5293)
to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
KJV usage: be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.
Pronounce: hoop-ot-as'-so
Origin: from 5259 and 5021
to their own
idios (Greek #2398)
pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
KJV usage: X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, aside, due, his (own, proper, several), home, (her, our, thine, your) own (business), private(-ly), proper, severally, their (own).
Pronounce: id'-ee-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
husbands
aner (Greek #435)
a man (properly as an individual male)
KJV usage: fellow, husband, man, sir.
Pronounce: an'-ayr
Origin: a primary word (compare 444)
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
the word
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
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
of God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
be
blasphemeo (Greek #987)
to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
KJV usage: (speak) blaspheme(-er, -mously, -my), defame, rail on, revile, speak evil.
Pronounce: blas-fay-meh'-o
Origin: from 989
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)
blasphemed
blasphemeo (Greek #987)
to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
KJV usage: (speak) blaspheme(-er, -mously, -my), defame, rail on, revile, speak evil.
Pronounce: blas-fay-meh'-o
Origin: from 989
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Ministry on This Verse

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discreet.
Titus 2:2• 2that elder men be sober, grave, discreet, healthful in their faith, in their love, in their patience; (Titus 2:2)
keepers.
Gen. 16:8‑9•  (Gen. 16:8‑9)
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Gen. 18:9•  (Gen. 18:9)
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Prov. 7:11•  (Prov. 7:11)
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Prov. 31:10‑31•  (Prov. 31:10‑31)
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1 Tim. 5:13• 13And withal they learn also [to be] idle, going about the houses; and not only idle but also tattlers and busy-bodies, speaking things that are not fitting. (1 Tim. 5:13)
good.
Acts 9:36,39• 36Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which being interpreted is called Dorcas. She was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.
 39And Peter rose up, and went with them; whom, on his arrival, they brought up into the upper room; and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing [the] coats and cloaks which Dorcas used to make while she was with them. (Acts 9:36,39)
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1 Tim. 5:10• 10witnessed of in good works, if she reared children, if she entertained strangers, if she washed saints' feet, if she relieved afflicted [persons], if she followed up every good work. (1 Tim. 5:10)
obedient.
Gen. 3:16•  (Gen. 3:16)
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1 Cor. 11:3• 3But I wish you to know that the head of every man is the Christ, and woman's head the man, and the Christ's head God. (1 Cor. 11:3)
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1 Cor. 14:34• 34Let the women be silent in the assemblies; for it is not permitted to them to speak, but let them be in subjection, as also the law saith. (1 Cor. 14:34)
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Eph. 5:22‑24,33• 22Wives, [submit yourselves] to your own husbands as to the Lord;
 23for a husband is head of the wife, as also the Christ [is] head of the assembly: he [is] the saviour of the body.
 24But as the assembly is subject to the Christ, so also the wives to their own husbands in everything.
 33Nevertheless, ye also every one, let each so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife fear the husband. (Eph. 5:22‑24,33)
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Col. 3:18• 18Wives, be subject to the husbands, as was fitting in [the] Lord. (Col. 3:18)
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1 Tim. 2:11‑12• 11Let a woman in quietness learn in all subjection.
 12But to teach I permit not a woman, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness. (1 Tim. 2:11‑12)
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1 Peter 3:1‑5• 1Likewise, ye wives, [be] subject to your own husbands, that even if any are disobedient to the word, they may be gained without word through the behaviour of the wives,
 2having beheld your chaste behaviour in fear;
 3whose adornment let it not be the outward one of plaiting the hair, and of wearing gold, or of putting on apparel,
 4but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible of the meek and quiet spirit which is in the sight of God very precious.
 5For thus also heretofore the holy women that hoped in God adorned themselves, being subject to their own husbands; (1 Peter 3:1‑5)
that.
2 Sam. 12:14•  (2 Sam. 12:14)
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Psa. 74:10•  (Psa. 74:10)
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Rom. 2:24• 24For the name of God on your account is blasphemed among the Gentiles, even as it is written. (Rom. 2:24)
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1 Tim. 5:14• 14I wish therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give none occasion to the adversary for railing; (1 Tim. 5:14)
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1 Tim. 6:1• 1Let as many as are bondmen under yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and the teaching be not reviled. (1 Tim. 6:1)
• It is a fine example of the way in which the Spirit of God adapts Himself to the most ordinary duties in the present scene. See it in Christ, Who lived for so many years of His life, subject to His parents, and Who, in the obscurest of conditions, advanced in wisdom as well as favor with God and man. It is He Who makes all these exhortations as simple and easily understood as they are morally elevating. He brings in His own grace as applicable to women as to men. (“On Titus 2:3-5” by W. Kelly)
• The next exhortation is of great value, following diligence in home work. It is that the younger women should be " good," in the sense of kindness. If Christ were not before their eyes, home work might be despised as drudgery. Christ sheds a heavenly light on every earthly duty, answering to the riband of blue which God commanded the Jews to attach to their garments. But the exhortation to kindness in this sort has special wisdom in following home work. There is no place where it is more valuable and less frequent. Nothing short of the Lord's grace could make it a constant habit, where countless little occurrences would inevitably turn up to try patience. But with Christ before the heart goodness would hold on its unobtrusive way; they would labor on as seeing Him Who is invisible. (“On Titus 2:3-5” by W. Kelly)
• The habit of subjection is of all things the most suited to win a husband's ear; and assuredly the knowledge of Christ would give 'the secret of wisdom, whether he were a christian or not. (“On Titus 2:3-5” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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discreet, chaste, diligent in home work, good, subject to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of.

W. Kelly Translation

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discreeta, chaste, workers at homeb, good, subject to their own husbands, that the word of God be not ill-spoken of.

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "right-minded."
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The T. R. following many witnesses and the KJV, has oikourous, "keepers at home"; which differs only by a letter easily omitted from oikourgous, "workers at home," which most of the later critics prefer, as it is apparently the best reading. It cannot be questioned fairly that the most ancient and best MSS. are in favour of this word. The common word "keepers at home" is far inferior in moral force.