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Strong's G2885 κοσμέω (kosmeo)

Kosmeo means “adorn” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2885 — tabbaath (“ring”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2885
Language Greek
Linked Usages 33
Books 18

Strong's G2885 Quick Answer

Strong's G2885 κοσμέω (kosmeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kosmeo (kos-meh'-o) v. 1. to put in proper order, i.e. decorate 2. (specially) to snuff (a wick) It has 33 linked Bible usages across 18 books. Visible English usage signals include garnished, adorned, adorn, and garnish. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
kosmeo (kos-meh'-o) v. 1. to put in proper order, i.e. decorate 2. (specially) to snuff (a wick)
Usage
33 linked usages
Books
18 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
garnished, adorned, adorn, and garnish

Meaning and Definition

kosmeo (kos-meh'-o) v. 1. to put in proper order, i.e. decorate 2. (specially) to snuff (a wick) {literally or figuratively} [from G2889] KJV: adorn, garnish, trim Root(s): G2889

Original Word
κοσμέω
Transliteration
kosmeo
Derivation
Root: κόσμος R1: 2889
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2885. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to arrange

Usage: κοσμέω, -ῶ (κόσμος), [in LXX for עָדָה, תָּקַן, etc. ;] __1. to order, arrange, prepare (in Hom. esp. of marshalling armies): Mat.25:7 (cf. Sir.50:9, al.). __2. to adorn, furnish: οἶκον, pass., Mat.12:44, Luk.11:25; μνημεῖα, Mat.23:29; τὸ ἱερόν, pass., Luk.21:5; θεμέλιοι, Rev.21:19; νύμφην, pass., Rev.21:2; ἐαυτάς, before ἐν, 1Ti.2:9. Metaphorical, with accusative of person(s), 1Pe.3:5; with accusative of thing(s), Tit.2:10.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2885 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kosmeo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

adorned Luke 21:5 garnished Matthew 12:44 adorn 1 Timothy 2:9 garnish Matthew 23:29

How Strong's G2885 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 14 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2885 (κοσμέω) appears 23 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2885 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2885 in the New Testament

10 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 12:44 KJV

Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

Matthew 23:29 KJV

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,

Matthew 25:7 KJV

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

Strong's G2885 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

8 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Chronicles 3:6 Septuagint / Brenton

And he garnished the house with precious stones for beauty; and he gilded it with gold of the gold from Parvaim.

Esther 1:6 Septuagint / Brenton

which was adorned with hangings of fine linen and flax on cords of fine linen and purple, fastened to golden and silver studs, on pillars of parian marble and stone: there were golden and silver couches on a pavement of emerald stone, and of pearl, and of parian stone, and open-worked coverings variously flowered, having roses worked round about;

Ecclesiastes 7:13 Septuagint / Brenton

Behold the works of God: For who shall be able to straighten Him whom God has made crooked?

Strong's G2885 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

14 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 12:15 Septuagint / Brenton

So she arose, and decked herself with her apparel and all her woman’s attire, and her maid went and laid soft skins on the ground for her over against Holofernes, which she had received of Bagoas for her daily use, that she might sit and eat upon them.

2 Maccabees 9:16 Septuagint / Brenton

and the holy temple, which before he had spoiled, he would garnish with goodly gifts, and restore all the holy vessels with many more, and out of his own revenue defray the charges belonging to the sacrifices:

3 Maccabees 3:5 Septuagint / Brenton

although, as they adorned their conversation with works of righteousness, they had established themselves in the good opinion of the world.

Strong's G2885 in 1 Enoch

1 indexed usage in 1 Enoch.

1 Enoch 18:1 Septuagint / Brenton

I saw the treasuries of all the winds: I saw how He had furnished with them the whole creation

Usage Excerpts

First 33 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2885.

2 Chronicles 3:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he garnished the house with precious stones for beauty; and he gilded it with gold of the gold from Parvaim.
Esther 1:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
which was adorned with hangings of fine linen and flax on cords of fine linen and purple, fastened to golden and silver studs, on pillars of parian marble and stone: there were golden and silver couches on a pavement of emerald stone, and of pearl, and of parian stone, and open-worked coverings variously flowered, having roses worked round about;
Ecclesiastes 7:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Behold the works of God: For who shall be able to straighten Him whom God has made crooked?
Jeremiah 4:30 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And what wilt thou do? Though thou clothe thyself with scarlet, and adorn thyself with golden ornaments; though thou adorn thine eyes with stibium, thy beauty will be in vain: thy lovers have rejected thee, they seek thy life.
Ezekiel 16:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and decked thee also with ornaments, and put bracelets on thy hands, and a necklace on thy neck.
Ezekiel 16:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So thou wast adorned with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and variegated work: thou didst eat fine flour, and oil, and honey, and didst become extremely beautiful.
Ezekiel 23:41 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and satest on a prepared bed, and before it there was a table set out, and as for mine incense and mine oil, they rejoiced in them,
Micah 6:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The Lord’s voice shall be proclaimed in the city, and he shall save those that fear his name: hear, O tribe; and who shall order the city?
Matthew 12:44 New Testament, KJV
Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.
Matthew 23:29 New Testament, KJV
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,
Matthew 25:7 New Testament, KJV
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
Luke 11:25 New Testament, KJV
And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.
Luke 21:5 New Testament, KJV
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
1 Timothy 2:9 New Testament, KJV
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
Titus 2:10 New Testament, KJV
Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
1 Peter 3:5 New Testament, KJV
For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:
Revelation 21:2 New Testament, KJV
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Revelation 21:19 New Testament, KJV
And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
Judith 12:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So she arose, and decked herself with her apparel and all her woman’s attire, and her maid went and laid soft skins on the ground for her over against Holofernes, which she had received of Bagoas for her daily use, that she might sit and eat upon them.
2 Maccabees 9:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and the holy temple, which before he had spoiled, he would garnish with goodly gifts, and restore all the holy vessels with many more, and out of his own revenue defray the charges belonging to the sacrifices:
3 Maccabees 3:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
although, as they adorned their conversation with works of righteousness, they had established themselves in the good opinion of the world.
3 Maccabees 5:45 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And the master of the elephants urged the beasts into an almost maniacal state, drenched them with incense and wine, and decked them with frightful instruments.
3 Maccabees 6:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And Eleazar, an illustrious priest of the country, who had attained to length of days, and whose life had been adorned with virtue, caused the presbyters who were about him to cease to cry out to the holy God, and prayed thus:
Wisdom of Sirach 16:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He garnished his works forever, And the chief of them unto all generations: They neither labor, nor are weary, nor cease from their works.
Wisdom of Sirach 29:26 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Come, thou stranger, and furnish a table, And feed me of that thou hast ready.
Wisdom of Sirach 38:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The smith also sitting by the anvil, And considering the iron work, The vapor of the fire wasteth his flesh, And he fighteth with the heat of the furnace: The noise of the hammer and the anvil is ever in his ears, And his eyes look still upon the pattern of the thing that he maketh; He setteth his mind to finish his work, And watcheth to polish it perfectly:
Wisdom of Sirach 42:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He hath garnished the excellent works of his wisdom, And he is from everlasting to everlasting: Unto him may nothing be added, neither can he be diminished, And he hath no need of any counselor.
Wisdom of Sirach 45:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He set a crown of gold upon the miter, Wherein was engraven Holiness, An ornament of honor, a costly work, The desires of the eyes, goodly and beautiful.
Wisdom of Sirach 47:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He beautified their feasts, And set in order the solemn times until the end, That they might praise his holy name, And that the temple might sound from morning.
Wisdom of Sirach 50:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
As fire and incense in the censer, And as a vessel of beaten gold Set with all manner of precious stones:
Wisdom of Sirach 50:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And finishing the service at the altar, That he might adorn the offering of the most high Almighty,
Letter of Jeremiah 1:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Sometimes also the priests convey from their gods gold and silver, and bestow it upon themselves.
1 Enoch 18:1 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
I saw the treasuries of all the winds: I saw how He had furnished with them the whole creation

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2885, grouped by book.

2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Esther 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Micah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 3 usages, New Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 2 usages, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 8 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Letter of Jeremiah 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 1 usage, 1 Enoch

Strong's G2885 FAQ

What does kosmeo (κοσμέω) mean?

Kosmeo (Strong's G2885) is a Greek word most simply glossed "adorn". kosmeo (kos-meh'-o) v. 1. to put in proper order, i.e. decorate 2. (specially) to snuff (a wick)

How many times is kosmeo (κοσμέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 33 linked usages for Strong's G2885 across 18 books.

Where can I study kosmeo (κοσμέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2885 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate kosmeo (κοσμέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as garnished, adorned, adorn, and garnish. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2885 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 8 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 14 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G2885, with linked reader references where each row is available.