Titus 2 Answers IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME Titus 2:2 characteristics of older men: 3524 – nēphalios - sober, not intoxicated (with wine), temperate, vigilant. The definition in Strong’s – to abstain from wine or any substance that could cloud one’s judgment. 4586 – semnos - honorable, grave, honest, dignified, worthy of respect, modest. One who is well ordered in his earthly life and has a grace and dignity derived from his heavenly citizenship. The word points to seriousness of purpose and to self-respect in conduct. It denotes what inspires reverence and awe. A trait that does not repel but invites and attracts 4998 - sōphrōn - safe (sound) in mind, self-controlled (moderate as to opinion and passion). Translations – sensible, discreet, sober, temperate. 5198 - hygiainō - to have sound health not only to be well in your body but figuratively to be uncorrupt/true in doctrine. Titus 2:3 characteristics of older women: 2412 – hieroprepēs – behavior as becometh holiness, most translations likely replace becometh holiness with reverent in the way they live. 1228 - diabolos- slanderous, false accuser, metaph. applied to a man who, by opposing the cause of God, may be said to act the part of the devil or to side with him. What is Lashon Hara? Evil Speech 1402 – douloō - to enslave, become a servant, bring into bondage Titus 2:4 teaching younger women to: 5362 philandros – spousal love 5388 philoteknos – maternal love Titus 2:5 to be: 4998 sōphrōn - same word used for the men, translated discreet here 53 hagnos - properly clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect – chaste, clean, pure 3626 oikourgos – keepers at home 5293 – hypotassō - a military term meaning "to arrange [troop divisions] in a military fashion under the command of a leader". In non-military use, it was "a voluntary attitude of giving in, cooperating, assuming responsibility, and carrying a burden". _______________________________ Titus 2:7-8 – Teaching young men: a 5179 typos of 2570 kalos 2041 ergon a _pattern___ of good___ _works_ 90 adiaphthoria – incorruptibility, soundness, integrity of mind. Websters defines integrity as a firm adherence to a code or standard of values, sound, pure 4587 semnotēs - denotes a characteristic of a person that entitles him to reverence and respect; honor, purity. 861 aphtharsia - A condition associated with glory and honor and life; of love to Christ that which is sincere and undiminishing – eternal; this word is used to describe the incorruptible bodies we will receive at our resurrection Titus 2:9-10 teaching bondservants 1401 doulos – can be translated slave, bondservant or servant. Defined as bond man – one who was in a permanent relationship of servitude to another, one whose will was completely subject to the will of another, voluntarily or involuntarily 2885 kosmeō – adorn. put in order, arrange, make ready, prepare, metaph. embellish with honour, gain honour 1466 egkrateia - Self- control; the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions (with emphasis of controlling sensual desires).
