αἰσχύνη
aischunē
“shame”
Definition
shame or disgrace (abstractly or concretely)
from G153 (αἰσχύνομαι);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
αἰσχύνη appears 6 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever.
Then the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your seat.’ And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place.
Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
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