ἀσχημονέω
aschēmoneōto act improperlyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb2 occurrences1 book2 verses
Definition
ἀσχημονέω, -ῶ
(ἀσχήμαων), [in LXX: Ezekiel 16:7, 22; 16:39; 23:29 (עֶרְיָה); Deuteronomy 25:3 (קָלָה ni.)* ;]
to act unbecomingly, behave dishonourably: 1 Corinthians 13:5; before ἐπί, ib. 1 Corinthians 7:36 (MM, see word).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀσχημονέω:
- עֶרְיָהer.yah“nakedness”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 1 Corinthians 7:36ἀσχημονεῖν · he is acting inappropriatelyHowever, if someone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his betrothed, and if she is beyond her youth and they ought to marry, let him do as he wishes; he is not sinning; they should get married.
- 1 Corinthians 13:5ἀσχημονεῖ · It is not rudeIt is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.