G2156 G2156
decently, becomingly, properly; in a manner fitting good order and propriety
This adverb means in a becoming manner, decently, or properly according to accepted standards of behavior. It derives from εὐσχήμων (presentable, honorable) and emphasizes conduct that is seemly and appropriate. Paul uses it three times to exhort proper Christian behavior in public life (Romans 13:13), church worship (1 Corinthians 14:40), and daily conduct (1 Thessalonians 4:12). The term emphasizes visible propriety and good order.
Senses
1. sense 1 — Translations use propriety language: Spanish decorosamente ('decorously, properly'), French décemment ('decently'). Romans 13:13 exhorts: 'Let us walk properly (or decently) as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness,' contrasting proper conduct with shameful behavior. 1 Corinthians 14:40 concludes the worship instructions: 'all things should be done decently and in order.' 1 Thessalonians 4:12 urges believers to 'walk properly before outsiders,' maintaining good witness. Each use emphasizes conduct that is fitting, orderly, and brings credit to the gospel. 3×
AR["بِ-لِيَاقَةٍ", "بِلياقَةٍ"]·ben["শোভনভাবে", "সম্মানজনকভাবে"]·DE["anstaendig"]·EN["becomingly", "properly"]·FR["décemment", "décent"]·heb["בְּ-הָגוּן", "בְּהָגְנוּת", "בְּהָגִינוּת"]·HI["शिष्टता-से", "शोभनीय-रीति-से", "सम्मअन-से"]·ID["dengan-pantas", "dengan-sopan"]·IT["decorosamente", "euschēmonōs"]·jav["kanthi-semanak", "pantes", "sopan"]·KO["단정하게", "적절히"]·PT["decentemente", "decorosamente", "honestamente"]·RU["благопристойно", "будем-ходить"]·ES["decorosamente"]·SW["kwa-adabu", "kwa-heshima", "kwa-staha"]·TR["düzgün", "düzgün-bir-şekilde", "uygun bir şekilde"]·urd["شائستگی-سے", "شرافت-سے"]
Related Senses
H2896a 1. good (quality or moral) (305×)H7563 1. wicked person (259×)H7451c 1. moral evil or wickedness (234×)H5771 1. iniquity, sin, wrongdoing (222×)H6662 1. righteous person (substantive) (195×)G0266 1. sin, failure, transgression (173×)H2403b 1. sin, transgression (170×)H2617a 1. Covenant faithfulness, steadfast love (167×)H2398 1. Qal: to sin, commit sin (165×)H6666 1. righteousness, moral uprightness (145×)G5485 1. grace, divine favor (141×)H7451a 1. morally evil, wicked (129×)H2403b 2. sin-offering, sacrifice for sin (120×)G2570 1. good, right, excellent (98×)H6588 1. transgression, offense against God (88×)G0018 1. good (moral quality) (85×)H2896b 1. good, what is good (85×)H7451b 1. evil, wickedness (moral) (83×)H7451a 2. evil, harm, calamity (80×)G1342 1. righteous, upright (of persons) (70×)
BDB / Lexicon Reference
Related to: εὐσχημον-έω, to behave with decorum, Refs 5th c.BC+