Gravity
GRAVITY
Is that seriousness of mind, united with dignity of behaviour, that commands, veneration and respect.
See Dr. Watts’s admirable Sermon of Gravity, ser. 23. vol. 1:
Fuente: Theological Dictionary
Gravity
gravi-ti (, semnotes): The word, meaning properly venerableness, sanctity, is used in 2 Macc 3:12 of the sanctity of the temple. In 1Ti 3:4 the writer declares that a characteristic of a bishop should be that he has his children in subjection with all gravity. Titus is enjoined (Tit 2:7 f) in his doctrine (teaching) to show uncorruptness, gravity, sound speech (Revised Version), that cannot be condemned (compare 1Ti 3:8). In 1Ti 2:2 the same word is translated honesty (the Revised Version (British and American) gravity), that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity. A better rendering of semnotes might be dignity or dignified seriousness (Olshausen), which quality is necessary, both on the part of parents in relation to their children, if they are to be properly trained, and on the part of preachers and teachers, if their doctrine is to be worthily represented. All mere lightness of demeanor (the opposite of gravity) tells against the great trusts committed to both parents and teachers (compare 1Ti 3:11; Tit 2:2). Such gravity or dignified seriousness ought indeed to characterize Christian demeanor in general, as in 1Ti 2:2 above.
Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Gravity
denotes “venerableness, dignity;” it is a necessary characteristic of the life and conduct of Christians, 1Ti 2:2, RV, “gravity” (AV, “honesty”), a qualification of a bishop or overseer in a church, in regard to his children, 1Ti 3:4; a necessary characteristic of the teaching imparted by a servant of God, Tit 2:7. Cp. the adjective semnos, under GRAVE.