G3741 Hosios devout, pious, holy, righteous

<p>Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, "A first reference of (this term) is to actions that are regarded as 'sacred,' 'lawful,' or 'dutiful,' i.e., good from the standpoint of morality and religion. &nbsp;When combined with dikaios, what is indicated is that which corresponds to both divine and human law. &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A second reference is to persons who feel awe before the gods and eternal laws, i.e., 'pious' or 'devout.' &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A third reference is to 'pure' or 'sanctified' things. &nbsp;In the LXX hosios is plainly distinct from words like 'righteous,' 'pure,' or 'devout.' &nbsp;In its primary human reference it denotes those who are pledged to obedience to God.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The (word) mostly has a human reference in the NT, four times with dikaios. &nbsp;Paul in 1 Th 2.10 has satisfied divine and human law by his 'holy' and righteous conduct in his apostolic work. &nbsp;Bishops (elders) must be upright and 'holy' if they are to do their work properly (Tit 1.8). &nbsp;Hands that are lifted up to God in prayer should be 'holy,' thus symbolizing freedom from ungodly thought or action."</p>