Lexical Definition
Strong's Greek G4176
to behave as a citizen (figuratively)
KJV usage: :--let conversation be, live.
Etymology: middle voice of a derivative of ;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
intrans. to be a citizen; trans. to govern a city or state, administer the affairs of a state; pass. to be governed; in NT to order one’s life and conduct, converse, live, in a certain manner as to habits and principles, Acts 23:1; Phil. 1:27*
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