Definition of "behoving" []

• Present participle of behove. (verb)

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• "So, since the principles are the cause of our knowing and behoving we know and believe them more, because by reason of them we know also the conclusion following."
• "Indeed, O King, my tongue faileth to thank thee [as were behoving] for the greatness of this boon, overpassing its competence, [465] wherewith thou hast favoured me, and"
• "Sure to any behoving soul it is above a monarchy; for it includes an anointing both to a royal and priestly office, and carries a title to a kingdom incorruptible and undefiled."