Paul first draws a word from the Roman world to capture the entire bearing of these godly role model women in Christ’s church. He uses the word that means to operate as a priest in a temple. In the ancient world, temples to gods were always outside of town. People had to stop, take a bath, change into special clothes, and then walk down a ‘sacred way’, often a mile or more to the temple. Then they were served by sacred priests who acted as representatives of the gods.
The Greek word translated “reverent” is used only here in the Bible, and it conveys the idea of priest-like. That word for ‘acting as a representative of a god’ is the word Paul uses to describe the devout and godly character of the Titus 2 woman. Older women are to live like holy priests serving in the presence of God. Their sacred personal devotion to the Lord has slowly come to influence every aspect of their lives.
This is the Greek word semnos, meaning “august, venerable, honorable” or, in the context of a local church, a woman who lives in such a godly way that she can be emulated and venerated for her character. Her life is an example to the women of the flock of all ages. 1 Timothy 3:11 Likewise, their wives [women] must be reverent (NKJV); 1 Timothy 3:11 Women must likewise be dignified (NAS); 1 Timothy 3:11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect (NIV).
From GEW-01f – Grace-Energized Women are Reverent in Behavior (070513AM)
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