GreekG0809Adjective

ἀσχήμων

aschēmōn

1Occurrences
G0809Strong's #
AdjectivePart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

properly, shapeless, i.e. (figuratively) inelegant

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (in the sense of its congener G4976 (σχῆμα));

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.shapeless.
2.uncomely, unseemly
LXX: (נְבָלָה), (עֶרְוָה), Da TH *

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Adjective

Morphology Code

G:A

Full Description

Greek Adjective

Occurrences

ἀσχήμων appears 1 time in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

1 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 12:23BSB

and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty,

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