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αἰδώς G127

G127 is the Greek word αἰδώς, transliterated aidṓs. The King James Version most often renders it shamefacedness.

Word: αἰδώςTransliteration: aidṓsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

bashfulness, i.e. (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe.

Where it comes from

perhaps from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G1492 (εἴδω) (through the idea of downcast eyes).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

shamefacedness 1×reverence 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: reverence, shamefacedness.

Verses using αἰδώς

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Timothy 2:9 · KJV

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;

Hebrews 12:28 · KJV

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

Common questions

What does Strong's G127 mean?

G127 is the Greek word αἰδώς (aidṓs), meaning bashfulness, i.e. (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe.

How is G127 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it shamefacedness (1 time), reverence (1 time).

How many times does G127 appear in the Bible?

αἰδώς (aidṓs) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G127 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G1492 (εἴδω) (through the idea of downcast eyes).

Nearby entries

G124 · Αἰγύπτιος — an Ægyptian or inhabitant of Ægyptus G125 · Αἴγυπτος — Ægyptus, the land of the Nile G126 · ἀΐδιος — everduring (forward and backward, or forward only)G128 · Αἰθίοψ — an Æthiopian (as a blackamoor)G129 · αἷμα — blood, literally (of men or animals)…G130 · αἱματεκχυσία — an effusion of blood

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