αἰσχύνη

aischunēNoun (Feminine)G0152

shame

From: from G153 (αἰσχύνομαι);

Short Definition

shame or disgrace (abstractly or concretely)

Full Lexicon Entry

shame : subjectively; objectively,; as something to be ashamed of; pl., shameful deeds.
Synonyms
αἰδώς, which see
LXX Usage: chiefly for בּשֶׁת

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
1
Hebrews
1
Jude
1
Luke
1
Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 4:2
  • Hebrews 12:2
  • Jude 1:13
  • Luke 14:9
  • Philippians 3:19

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