εὐσχημόνως
euschēmónōs
properly
In a manner that is fitting, appropriate, or exhibiting good order; acting with propriety and decorum. The core meaning involves conduct or action that conforms to accepted standards of behavior or appearance, particularly in social or communal contexts. The term may also include a nuance of respectability or seriousness, especially regarding public behavior.
Romans 13:13 · Word #4
Lexicon G2156
| Lemma | εὐσχημόνως |
| Transliteration | euschēmónōs |
| Strong's | G2156 |
| Definition | In a manner that is fitting, appropriate, or exhibiting good order; acting with propriety and decorum. The core meaning involves conduct or action that conforms to accepted standards of behavior or appearance, particularly in social or communal contexts. The term may also include a nuance of respectability or seriousness, especially regarding public behavior. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | properly |
| Literal | decently/honestly |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | εὐσχημόνως |
| Strong's | G2156 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2156-01
in a fitting manner
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); modifies a verb to indicate manner, derived from εὐσχήμων + adverbial ending -ως. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverbial form (-ως) expresses manner, derived from εὐσχήμων (well-formed, respectable). "In a fitting manner" preserves the root idea of good form or propriety while clearly reflecting its function as an adverb. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in a fitting manner
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 matches the nuance of 'εὐσχημόνως' as propriety/decency; context does not require change. |