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by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
Bible Verse Dictionary
1 Timothy 3:12 - Well
1 Timothy 3:12 - Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
| Verse | Strongs No. | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let the deacons | G1249 | διάκονος |
[Noun] compare G1377); an attendant that is (generally) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specifically a Christian teacher and pastor (technically a deacon or deaconess) |
| be | G2077 | ἔστω |
[Verb] be thou; let them be |
| the husbands | G435 | ἀνήρ |
[Noun Masculine] a man (properly as an individual male) |
| of one | G3391 | μία |
[Adjective] one or first |
| wife | G1135 | γυνή |
[Noun Feminine] a woman; specifically a wife |
| ruling | G4291 | προΐστημι |
[Verb] to stand before that is (in rank) to preside or (by implication) to practise |
| their children | G5043 | τέκνον |
[Noun Neuter] a child (as produced) |
| and | G2532 | καί |
[Conjunction] and also: even so: then too etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| their own | G2398 | ἴδιος |
[Adjective] pertaining to self that is one's own; by implication private or separate |
| houses | G3624 | οἶκος |
[Noun Masculine] a dwelling (more or less extensive literally or figuratively); by implication a family (more or less related literally or figuratively) |
| well | G2573 | καλῶς |
[Adverb] well (usually morally) |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.