ἐκόσμησαν
kosméō
trimmed
To arrange or set in order, to adorn or decorate. In its primary sense, κοσμέω refers to the act of ordering, arranging, or putting something in its proper state. In extended usage, it commonly describes the act of adorning, beautifying, or furnishing, especially in reference to people, objects, buildings, or even ethical conduct. In specialized contexts, it can refer to trimming (as of lamp wicks) to maintain function and appearance.
Matthew 25:7 · Word #8
Lexicon G2885
| Lemma | κοσμέω |
| Transliteration | kosméō |
| Strong's | G2885 |
| Definition | To arrange or set in order, to adorn or decorate. In its primary sense, κοσμέω refers to the act of ordering, arranging, or putting something in its proper state. In extended usage, it commonly describes the act of adorning, beautifying, or furnishing, especially in reference to people, objects, buildings, or even ethical conduct. In specialized contexts, it can refer to trimming (as of lamp wicks) to maintain function and appearance. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | trimmed |
| Literal | they-adorned |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κοσμέω |
| Strong's | G2885 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2885-01
they set in order
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple past), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person plural — "they did." |
| Rendering Rationale | "Set in order" reflects the core root sense of arranging or bringing into proper condition, from κόσμος (order). The aorist active indicative, 3rd person plural, is rendered as a simple past action performed by "they." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
adorned
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Adorned' fits the typical usage in context, emphasizing the act of making the lamps ready or decorated; this is a more precise rendering than the neutral 'set in order.' |