1 Timothy 4:7

Shun [π α ρ α ι τ ο υ]. Comp. Leviticus 5:11; 2 Timothy 2:23; Titus 3:10. o P. The primary meaning is to ask as a favor (Mark 14:6; Hebrews 12:19). Mostly in this sense in LXX, as 1 Samuel 20:6; 1 Samuel 20:28. To deprecate; to prevent the consequences of an act by protesting against and disavowing it, as 3 Macc. 6 27. To beg off, get excused, as Luke 14:18; Luke 14:19; Luke 4 Macc. 11 2. To decline, refuse, avoid, as here, Acts 25:11; Hebrews 12:25.

Profane. See on ch. 1 Timothy 1:9, and comp. ch. 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:16; Hebrews 12:16.

Old wives ' [γ ρ α ω δ ε ι ς]. N. T. o. o LXX From grauv an old woman, and eidov form.

Fables [μ υ θ ο υ ς]. See on ch. 1 Timothy 1:4, and comp. 2 Timothy 4:4; Titus 1:14; 2 Peter 1:16.

Exercise [γ υ μ ν α ζ ε]. o P. Only here in Pastorals. Hebrews 5:14; Hebrews 12:11; 2 Peter 2:14. From gumnov naked. In Class. Of training naked in gymnastic exercises; also, metaphorically, of training for or practicing an art or profession.