πρέπω (prépō) — Become

Greek word study: πρέπω (prépō), Strong's G4241. to tower up (be conspicuous), i.e. (by implication) to be suitable or proper (third person singular present indicative, often used impersona

GreekStrong's G4241
Quick definition
Greek word
πρέπω (prépō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to tower up (be conspicuous), i.e. (by implication) to be suitable or proper (third person singular present indicative, often used impersonally, it is fit or right)

Word study
Derivation: apparently a primary verb;

KJV translation words: become, comely

Where this word appears

Strong's G4241 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 3:15 and last appears in Hebrews 7:26.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

Becoming ×1It was fitting ×1are consistent with ×1fitting ×1is becoming ×1is proper ×1was fitting ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

πρέπει ×3πρέπον ×2ἔπρεπεν ×2

Books where it appears most

Hebrews ×2Matthew ×11 Corinthians ×1Ephesians ×11 Timothy ×1Titus ×1

Verses (all 7)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2143 εὐπρέπεια (euprépeia), G2412 ἱεροπρεπής (hieroprepḗs), G3169 μεγαλοπρεπής (megaloprepḗs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does prépō (G4241) mean?

To tower up (be conspicuous), i.e. (by implication) to be suitable or proper (third person singular present indicative, often used impersonally, it is fit or right).

How is G4241 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4241 as: become, comely.

How often does πρέπω (prépō) appear?

Strong's G4241 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 3:15 and last appears in Hebrews 7:26.