Greek Word Study · Strong’s G153
αἰσχύνω
aischunō · “be ashamed”
Used 5 times across 5 books
Definition
αἰσχύνω
(αἶσχος, shame), [in LXX chiefly for בּוּשׁ ;]
1. to disfigure (Hom.).
2. to dishonour (Pro.29:15).
3. to make ashamed (Sir.13:7). Pass., to be put to shame, be ashamed: 2Co.10:8; Php.1:20, 1Pe.4:16, 1Jn.2:28; with inf. (M, Pr., 205), Luk.16:3 (cf. ἐπ- (-ομαι), κατ- αἰσχύνω).
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(αἶσχος, shame), [in LXX chiefly for בּוּשׁ ;]
1. to disfigure (Hom.).
2. to dishonour (Pro.29:15).
3. to make ashamed (Sir.13:7). Pass., to be put to shame, be ashamed: 2Co.10:8; Php.1:20, 1Pe.4:16, 1Jn.2:28; with inf. (M, Pr., 205), Luk.16:3 (cf. ἐπ- (-ομαι), κατ- αἰσχύνω).
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Where it appears
Luke1
2 Corinthians1
Philippians1
1 Peter1
1 John1
In the text
Luke 16:3Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.2 Corinthians 10:8For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:Philippians 1:20According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.1 Peter 4:16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.1 John 2:28And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
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