GreekG0809Adjective
ἀσχήμων
aschēmōn
“indecent”
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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