Titus 1:8

New Testament • 8 words with Strong's data

"But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;"

Word-by-Word Analysis

But a

אָהַב

ʼâhab

H157

to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)

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of

ξενία

xenía

G3578

hospitality, i.e. (by implication) a place of entertainment

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a

אָהַב

ʼâhab

H157

to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)

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of

טוֹב

ṭôwb

H2896

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good...

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אֱנוֹשׁ

ʼĕnôwsh

H582

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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σώφρων

sṓphrōn

G4998

safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)

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just

קֹדֶשׁ

qôdesh

H6944

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

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ἐγκρατεύομαι

enkrateúomai

G1467

to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity)

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Key Terms in This Verse

temperate G1467

ἐγκρατεύομαι enkrateúomai

to exercise self-restraint (in diet and chastity)

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lover H157

אָהַב ʼâhab

to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)

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hospitality G3578

ξενία xenía

hospitality, i.e. (by implication) a place of entertainment

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lover H157

אָהַב ʼâhab

to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)

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sober G4998

σώφρων sṓphrōn

safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)

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holy H6944

קֹדֶשׁ qôdesh

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

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good H2896

טוֹב ṭôwb

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goo...

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men H582

אֱנוֹשׁ ʼĕnôwsh

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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Cross References

1 Timothy 3:2 cross-reference

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Titus 2:7 cross-reference

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

1 Kings 5:7 cross-reference

And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.

1 Timothy 4:12 cross-reference

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Thessalonians 2:10 cross-reference

Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

Amos 5:15 cross-reference

Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.

Psalm 16:3 cross-reference

But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

1 Timothy 6:11 cross-reference

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

1 Kings 5:1 cross-reference

And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.

1 Samuel 18:1 cross-reference

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

2 Timothy 2:22 cross-reference

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

2 Timothy 3:3 cross-reference

Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

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