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G2885 · κοσμέω

kosméō

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Strong’s definition

to put in proper order, i.e. decorate (literally or figuratively); specially, to snuff (a wick)

KJV gloss list in the source

adorn, garnish, trim

Derivation recorded by Strong

from G2889 (κόσμος);

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