καταισχύνω

kataischunōVerbG2617

to dishonor

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G153 (αἰσχύνομαι);

Short Definition

to shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush

Full Lexicon Entry

to disgrace, dishonour, put to shame: with accusative of thing(s); pass., to be ashamed: as in LXX , of unfulfilled hopes: pass., " (LXX) .
LXX Usage: chiefly for בּוּשׁ

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
4
Romans
3
1 Peter
2
2 Corinthians
2
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:27
  • 1 Corinthians 11:5
  • 1 Peter 2:6
  • 2 Corinthians 7:14
  • Luke 13:17

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