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Shun (παραιτοῦ)
Comp. 1Ti 5:11; 2Ti 2:23; Tit 3:10. oP. The primary meaning is to ask as a favor (Mar 15:6; Heb 12:19). Mostly in this sense in lxx, as 1Sa 20:6, 1Sa 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 Luk 14:18, Luk 14:19; 4 Macc. 11:2. To decline, refuse, avoid, as here, Act 25:11; Heb 12:25.
Profane
See on 1Ti 1:9, and comp. 1Ti 6:20; 2Ti 2:16; Heb 12:16.
Old wives' (γραωδεις)
N.T.o. olxx. From γραῦς an old woman, and εἶδος form.
Fables (μύθους)
See on 1Ti 1:4, and comp. 2Ti 4:4; Tit 1:14; 2Pe 1:16.
Exercise (γύμναζε)
oP. Only here in Pastorals. Heb 5:14; Heb 12:11; 2Pe 2:14. From γυμνός naked. In Class. Of training naked in gymnastic exercises; also, metaphorically, of training for or practicing an art or profession.