Definition
αἰσχύνη, -ης, ἡ
(αἶσχος, shame, disgrace), [in LXX chiefly for בּשֶׁת ;]
shame (MM, VGT, see word): subjectively, Luke 14:19, 2 Corinthians 4:2; objectively, Philippians 3:19, Hebrews 12:2; as something to be ashamed of, Revelation 3:18; pl. (Bl., §32, 6), shameful deeds, Jude 13.
Synonyms: αἰδώς, which see
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Luke 14:9αἰσχύνης · humiliationThen the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your seat.’ And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2αἰσχύνης · [and] shameful [ways]Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
- Philippians 3:19αἰσχύνῃ · shameTheir end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
- Hebrews 12:2αἰσχύνης · [its] shameLet us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Jude 1:13αἰσχύνας · shameThey are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever.
- Revelation 3:18αἰσχύνη · shamefulI counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.