Paula

Martin,

The Greek word for appoint or ordain is kathistemi. It is used in ch. 1 vs. 5. In ch. 2 vs. 3 is the phrase katastemati hieroprepeis which means to be have in a manner in keeping with a sacred appointment. It is typically translated as something like “to be reverent in the way they live” (TNIV).

This is per footnote 1 for Titus 2 on Nyland’s Source NT. The Amplified Bible reads, “Bid the older women similarly to be reverent and devout in their deportment as becomes those engaged in sacred service”.