The meaning of “αἰσχύνομαι”
Understanding aischýnomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be ashamed. - to feel shame (for oneself)
αἰσχύνομαι
be ashamed. - to feel shame (for oneself)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 16:3 | “Then 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.” Word: αἰσχύνομαι (aischýnomai) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:8 | “For 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:” Word: αἰσχύνομαι (aischýnomai) | |
| Philippians 1:20 | “According 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.” Word: αἰσχύνομαι (aischýnomai) | |
| 1 Peter 4:16 | “Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.” Word: αἰσχύνομαι (aischýnomai) | |
| 1 John 2:28 | “And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.” Word: αἰσχύνομαι (aischýnomai) |