Strong’s G2889

κόσμος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

kosmos

Pronunciation

KOS-mos

Definition

World, universe, order, adornment

Meaning

the world, universe; worldly affairs; the inhabitants of the world; adornment.

Usage

The Greek word "kosmos" primarily refers to an ordered system or arrangement. In the New Testament, it is used to denote the universe as an ordered creation, the earth, the inhabitants of the earth, and the worldly affairs or systems opposed to God. It can also refer to adornment or decoration, as seen in 1 Peter 3:3.

Bible references

Matthew 4:8;Matthew 5:14;Matthew 13:35;Matthew 13:38;Matthew 16:26;Matthew 18:7;Matthew 24:21;Matthew 25:34;Matthew 26:13;Mark 8:36;Mark 14:9;Mark 16:15;Luke 9:25;Luke 11:50;Luke 12:30;John 1:9;John 1:10;John 1:10;John 1:10;John 1:29;John 3:16;John 3:17;John 3:17;John 3:17;John 3:19