grade

(, , , of of a dial); metaph., a , : .† a step degree standing IV Ki 20:9 10 11 I Ti 3:13 degrees

a step (of a stairway); hence: a stage in a career, a position.

standing

a step, i.e. (figuratively) grade (of dignity)

degree

βαθμός, -οῦ, ὁ, Ion. form of βασμός (βαίνω, to step), [in LXX 1Ki.5:5 (מִפְתָּן), 4Ki.20:9, 10 11 (מַעֲלָה), Sir.6:36 * ;] a step (4Ki, l.with, of degrees of a dial); metaphorically, a degree, standing: 1Ti.3:13.† (AS)