Original Word: αἰσχύνω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: aischunó
Pronunciation: ahee-skhoo'-no
Phonetic Spelling: (ahee-skhoo'-nom-ahee)
Definition: To shame, to dishonor, to disgrace
Meaning: I am ashamed, am put to shame.

be ashamed.

From aischos (disfigurement, i.e. Disgrace); to feel shame (for oneself) -- be ashamed.

Word Origin
from aischos (shame, disgrace)
Definition
to dishonor, make ashamed
NASB Translation
ashamed (2), put to shame (2), shame (1), shrink (1).

STRONGS NT 153: αἰσχύνω

αἰσχύνω: (αἶσχος (cf. αἰσχρός));

1. to disfigure: πρόσωπον, Homer, Iliad 18, 24, and many others.

2. to dishonor: the Sept. Proverbs 29:15.

3. to suffuse with shame, make ashamed: Sir. 13:7. In the N. T. only passive, αἰσχύνομαι; future αἰσχυνθήσομαι; 1 aorist ᾐσχύνθην; to be suffused with shame, be made ashamed, be ashamed: 2 Corinthians 10:8; Philippians 1:20; 1 Peter 4:16; μή αἰσχυνθῶμεν ἀπ' αὐτοῦ that we may not in shame shrink from him, 1 John 2:28 (Sir. 21:22 αἰσχυνθήσεται ἀπό προσώπου (Isaiah 1:29; Jeremiah 12:13; cf. Buttmann, § 147, 2)); followed by an infinitive (on which see Winer's Grammar, 346 (325)), Luke 16:3. (Compare: ἐπαισχύνω (ἐπαισχύνομαι, καταισχύνω.)

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root αἰσχός (aischos), meaning "shame" or "disgrace."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H954 בּוּשׁ (buwsh): To be ashamed, to feel shame.
• H3637 כָּלַם (kalam): To insult, to shame, to humiliate.

These Hebrew terms reflect similar concepts of shame and disgrace found in the Old Testament, providing a linguistic and thematic link between the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures.

Usage: The verb αἰσχύνω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of causing someone to feel shame or disgrace. It can also refer to the experience of being ashamed oneself.

Context: The Greek verb αἰσχύνω appears in several contexts within the New Testament, often conveying the concept of shame or disgrace. It is used both in the literal sense of causing someone to feel ashamed and in a metaphorical sense, where it can imply a moral or spiritual disgrace.

In the New Testament, αἰσχύνω is often associated with the idea of being put to shame in the sight of others or before God. For example, in Romans 9:33, Paul writes, "As it is written: 'See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.'" Here, the term is used to assure believers that faith in Christ will prevent them from experiencing ultimate disgrace.

The concept of shame in the biblical context is deeply tied to honor and social standing. In the ancient world, to be shamed was to lose one's honor, which was a critical aspect of identity and community standing. Thus, the New Testament usage of αἰσχύνω often carries significant weight, as it touches on both personal and communal aspects of life.

Additionally, αἰσχύνω can be found in passages that encourage believers to live in a manner that avoids bringing shame upon themselves or the Christian community. For instance, in 1 Peter 4:16, it is written, "But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name." This highlights the call for Christians to maintain their honor and integrity, even in the face of persecution or societal pressure.

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