GreekG0152Noun (Feminine)

αἰσχύνη

aischunē

6Occurrences
G0152Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

shame or disgrace (abstractly or concretely)

from G153 (αἰσχύνομαι);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
shame : subjectively; objectively,; as something to be ashamed of; pl., shameful deeds.
Synonyms
αἰδώς, which see
LXX: chiefly for בּשֶׁת

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Feminine)

Morphology Code

G:N-F

Full Description

Greek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

αἰσχύνη appears 6 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

2 Corinthians
1
Hebrews
1
Jude
1
Luke
1
Philippians
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

2 Corinthians 4:2BSB

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.

Hebrews 12:2BSB

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.

Jude 1:13BSB

They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever.

Luke 14:9BSB

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.

Philippians 3:19BSB

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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