κοσμικός
kosmikos
earthly
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word κοσμικός (kosmikos) is defined as "earthly." This adjective pertains to the semantic domain of Geography & Place, indicating a connection to the physical world. Its limited occurrences in the Bible (2 times) suggest a relatively specialized or nuanced usage. The word likely conveys a sense of materiality or mundanity, distinguishing it from spiritual or heavenly concepts. In the context of the Bible, kosmikos may be used to contrast earthly concerns with divine or transcendent realities. Its significance lies in its ability to highlight the distinction between the physical and spiritual realms, providing a framework for understanding the relationship between the two.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text