Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
dignity
Usage: σεμνότης, -ητος, ἡ (σεμνός), [in LXX: 2Ma.3:12 * ;] gravity: 1Ti.2:2 3:4 (Vg. eastitas, cf. Soph., Lex., and Zorell, see word), Tit.2:7.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4587
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's G4587 Quick Answer
Strong's G4587 σεμνότης (semnotes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. semnotes (sem-not'-ace) n. 1. venerableness, i.e. probity [from G4586] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include gravity and honesty. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- semnotes (sem-not'-ace) n. 1. venerableness, i.e. probity [from G4586]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- gravity and honesty
Meaning and Definition
semnotes (sem-not'-ace) n. 1. venerableness, i.e. probity [from G4586] KJV: gravity, honesty Root(s): G4586
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4587. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4587 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render semnotes, 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.
gravity
1 Timothy 3:4
2×
honesty
1 Timothy 2:2
How Strong's G4587 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 New Testament with 3 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4587 (σεμνότης) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 3:12 — σεμνότητι
Strong's G4587 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 G4587 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
Strong's G4587 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
and that it was altogether impossible that such wrongs should be done unto them, that had committed it to the holiness of the place, and to the majesty and inviolable sanctity of the temple, honored over all the world.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4587.
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
and that it was altogether impossible that such wrongs should be done unto them, that had committed it to the holiness of the place, and to the majesty and inviolable sanctity of the temple, honored over all the world.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4587, grouped by book.
1 Timothy 2 usages, New Testament
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4587 FAQ
What does semnotes (σεμνότης) mean?
Semnotes (Strong's G4587) is a Greek word most simply glossed "gravity". semnotes (sem-not'-ace) n. 1. venerableness, i.e. probity [from G4586]
How many times is semnotes (σεμνότης) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G4587 across 3 books.
Where can I study semnotes (σεμνότης) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4587 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate semnotes (σεμνότης)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as gravity and honesty. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4587 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4587, with linked reader references where each row is available.