ἐντρέπω

entrepōVerbG1788

to cause shame

From: from G1722 (ἐν) and the base of G5157 (τροπή);

Short Definition

to invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound

Full Lexicon Entry

to turn about; metaphorically, put to shame: with accusative; pass.,; mid., to reverence: with accusative of person(s).
LXX Usage: for כָּנַע ni., כָּלַם ni., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
3
1 Corinthians
1
2 Thessalonians
1
Hebrews
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 4:14
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:14
  • Hebrews 12:9
  • Luke 18:2
  • Luke 18:4

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