Definition
αἰσχύνω
(αἶσχος, shame), [in LXX chiefly for בּוּשׁ ;]
1. to disfigure (Hom.).
2. to dishonour (Proverbs 29:15).
3. to make ashamed (Sir.13.7). Pass., to be put to shame, be ashamed: 2 Corinthians 10:8; Philippians 1:20, 1 Peter 4:16, 1 John 2:28; with inf. (M, Pr., 205), Luke 16:3 (cf. ἐπ- (-ομαι), κατ- αἰσχύνω).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Luke 16:3αἰσχύνομαι · [and] too ashamedThe manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, now that my master is taking away my position? I am too weak to dig and too ashamed to beg.
- 2 Corinthians 10:8αἰσχυνθήσομαι · I will not be ashamedFor even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
- Philippians 1:20αἰσχυνθήσομαι · I will in no way be ashamedI eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
- 1 Peter 4:16αἰσχυνέσθω · do not be ashamedBut if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.
- 1 John 2:28αἰσχυνθῶμεν · unashamedAnd now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.