εὐσχήμωνeuschḗmōn
well-formed, i.e. (figuratively) decorous, noble (in rank)
Greek (New Testament) · G2158
Meanings
1. elegant, graceful, comely: τὰ εὐ. ἡμῶν (opposed to τὰ ἀσχ- ἡμ-), 1 Corinthians 12:24; in moral sense, seemly, becoming, 1 Corinthians 7:35.
2. Also in late Gk., wealthy, influential (RV, of honourable estate): Mark 15:43, Acts 13:50, Acts 17:12.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathea took a risk and went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. (Joseph was an honored member of the high council, and he was waiting for the Kingdom of God to come.)
- Acts 13:50 Then the Jews stirred up the influential religious women and the leaders of the city, and they incited a mob against Paul and Barnabas and ran them out of town.
- Acts 17:12 As a result, many Jews believed, as did many of the prominent Greek women and men.
- 1 Corinthians 7:35 I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.
- 1 Corinthians 12:24 while the more honorable parts do not require this special care. So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.