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Likewise,

Ὡσαύτως

(Hōsautōs)

Adverb



In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way.

[I want]

καὶ

(kai)

Conjunction



And, even, also, namely.

[the] women

γυναῖκας

(gynaikas)

Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural



A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

to adorn

κοσμεῖν

(kosmein)

Verb - Present Infinitive Active



To put into order; I decorate, deck, adorn. From kosmos; to put in proper order, i.e. Decorate; specially, to snuff.

themselves

ἑαυτάς

(heautas)

Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Plural



Himself, herself, itself.

with

ἐν

(en)

Preposition



In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

respectable

κοσμίῳ

(kosmiō)

Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular



Orderly, virtuous, decent, modest, well-ordered. From kosmos; orderly, i.e. Decorous.

apparel,

καταστολῇ

(katastolē)

Noun - Dative Feminine Singular



Garb, clothing, dress, attire. From katastello; a deposit, i.e. costume.

with

μετὰ

(meta)

Preposition



(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

modesty,

αἰδοῦς

(aidous)

Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular



Shame, modesty. Perhaps from a and eido; bashfulness, i.e., modesty or awe.

and

καὶ

(kai)

Conjunction



And, even, also, namely.

[with] self-control,

σωφροσύνης

(sōphrosynēs)

Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular



Soundness of mind, sanity; self-control, sobriety. From sophron; soundness of mind, i.e. sanity or self-control.

not

μὴ

(mē)

Adverb



Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

with

ἐν

(en)

Preposition



In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

braided hair

πλέγμασιν

(plegmasin)

Noun - Dative Neuter Plural



Braided hair, anything interwoven. From pleko; a plait.

or

καὶ

(kai)

Conjunction



And, even, also, namely.

gold

χρυσίῳ

(chrysiō)

Noun - Dative Neuter Singular



A piece of gold, golden ornament. Diminutive of chrusos; a golden article, i.e. Gold plating, ornament, or coin.

or

ἢ

(ē)

Conjunction



Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.

pearls

μαργαρίταις

(margaritais)

Noun - Dative Masculine Plural



A pearl. From margaros; a pearl.

or

ἢ

(ē)

Conjunction



Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.

expensive

πολυτελεῖ

(polytelei)

Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular



Very costly, very precious, of great value. From polus and telos; extremely expensive.

clothes,

ἱματισμῷ

(himatismō)

Noun - Dative Masculine Singular



A collective word: raiment, clothing. From himatizo; clothing.

In like manner also, that women.

(9)--The Apostle continues his official injunctions in reference to public prayer. "Likewise," he goes on to say, "I desire that women, when they pray"--women also in the congregation had their duties as well as the men--while the latter were directed to conduct and lead the public prayer, the women who worshipped with them were enjoined, as their part of the solemn service, to be present, adorned with neatness of apparel and modesty of demeanour, and the holy reputation of kind deeds.

Adorn themselves in modest apparel.--This direction to Christian women was not intended to apply to their ordinary dress in the world, but simply explained to the sisters of the Ephesian flock that their place in public worship was one of quiet attention--that their reverence and adoration must be shown not by thrusting themselves forward with a view to public teaching or public praying, but by being present and taking part silently--avoiding especially in these services anything like a conspicuous dress or showy ornaments--anything, in fact, which would be likely to arouse attention, or distract the thoughts of others.

With shamefacedness and sobriety.--These expressions denote the inward feelings with which the Apostle desires the devout Christian women to come to divine service; the first signifies "the innate shrinking from anything unbecoming." The second, sobriety, includes the idea of self-restraint--the conquest over all wanton thought and desire.

Not with broided hair.--Comp. 1Peter 3:3; Isaiah 3:24. "Broided:" the modern form is "braided." Some modern editions give "broidered," apparently by mistake.

Or gold.--Probably, the "gold" is supposed to be twined among the plaits of the hair. These elaborate adornments, so likely to catch the eye at divine worship, were quite inconsistent with Christian simplicity, besides being calculated to distract the attention of their fellow worshippers, male as well as female. On this question of seemly, quiet apparel, in an assembly gathered for divine worship, see the difficult verse, 1Corinthians 11:10, where another and a still graver reason for modest demeanour and apparel of women is alleged--"because of the angels."

Pearls, or costly array.--Ear-rings, necklaces, bracelets, are included here; these costly ornaments were worn by the ladies of the luxurious age in which St. Paul lived, in great profusion.

Verse 9.

In like manner

in like manner also

braided

broided

and gold

gold

raiment

array

Adorn themselves in modest apparel.

κοσμεῖν

βούλομαι

καταστολή

μετά

Modest

κόσμιος

Shamefastness

αἰδώς

σωφροσύνη

q

v

Απὸ τοῦ σώας τὰς φρένας ἔχειν

Braided hair

πλέγμασιν

πλεκείς ορ

πλακείς

צְפִירָה

πλέγματα

ἐμπλοκὴ τριχῶν

Costly raiment

ἱματισμῷ πολυτελεῖ

ἱματισμὸς

κατ ἐξοχήν

Πολυτελής

ἐμπλοκή χρύσιον κόσμος ἱμάτιον

πολυτελής ἀγαθοποιοῦσαι

δι

ἔργων ἀγαθῶν

ἡσυχία ὑποταγή

ὑποτασσόμεναι

ἁγαίαι γυναῖκες κ.τ.λ

ἐπαγγελλόμεναις θεοσέβειαν

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