αἰσχύνω

aischunōVerbG0153

be ashamed

From: from (disfigurement, i.e. disgrace);

Short Definition

to feel shame (for oneself)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to disfigure .
2.to dishonour .
3.to make ashamed (
LXX Usage: chiefly for בּוּשׁ

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 John
1
1 Peter
1
2 Corinthians
1
Luke
1
Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 John 2:28
  • 1 Peter 4:16
  • 2 Corinthians 10:8
  • Luke 16:3
  • Philippians 1:20

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