Greek Word Study
The meaning of “αἰδώς”
Understanding aidṓs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
reverence, shamefacedness. - bashfulness, i.e. (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
αἰδώς
Phoneticahee-doce'
Transliterationaidṓs
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
reverence, shamefacedness. - bashfulness, i.e. (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 2:9 | “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;” Word: αἰδώς (aidṓs) | |
| Hebrews 12:28 | “Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:” Word: αἰδώς (aidṓs) |