The meaning of “αἰσχύνη”
Understanding aischýnē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dishonesty, shame. - shame or disgrace (abstractly or concretely)
αἰσχύνη
dishonesty, shame. - shame or disgrace (abstractly or concretely)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 14:9 | “And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.” Word: αἰσχύνη (aischýnē) | |
| 2 Corinthians 4:2 | “But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.” Word: αἰσχύνη (aischýnē) | |
| Philippians 3:19 | “Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)” Word: αἰσχύνη (aischýnē) | |
| Hebrews 12:2 | “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Word: αἰσχύνη (aischýnē) | |
| Jude 1:13 | “Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.” Word: αἰσχύνη (aischýnē) |