πρέπον
prepon
proper
apparently a primary verb; 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):--become, comely.
1 Corinthians 11:13 · Word #5
Lexicon G4241
| Lemma | πρέπω |
| Transliteration | prépō |
| Strong's | G4241 |
| In-context | proper |
| Literal | proper-pres-part-act-nom-neut-sg |
Morphology V PRS ACT PTCP NOM N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πρέπω |
| Strong's | G4241 |
SIBI-P1 G4241-03
the being-fitting (thing)
| Root | πρέπω (prepō) |
| Core Meanings | to stand out, to be conspicuous, to be fitting, to be proper, to be suitable |
| Semantic Range | what is suitable, what is proper, what is becoming, what is appropriate, what stands out as fitting |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, πρέπω highlights conduct or qualities that visibly align with God’s order and character—what "stands out" as appropriate within covenant life. It connects external behavior with inward moral congruity, emphasizing that righteousness is not arbitrary but fitting to God’s revealed nature. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,V,PPA,NNS = verb, present active participle, nominative neuter singular. As a neuter singular participle, it commonly functions as a substantive meaning "that which is fitting." The present tense conveys ongoing or characteristic suitability. |
| Rendering Rationale | The participial form πρέπον is a present active participle, nominative neuter singular, functioning substantivally. "The being-fitting (thing)" preserves the present, ongoing sense of suitability inherent in the present tense and reflects the neuter singular nominative form by rendering it as a substantive concept. |
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Word Usage (7 occurrences of G4241)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:15 | πρέπον | prepon | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:13 | πρέπον | prepon | proper |
| Ephesians 5:3 | πρέπει | prepei | is proper |