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αἰσχύνη G152

G152 is the Greek word αἰσχύνη, transliterated aischýnē. The King James Version most often renders it shame.

Word: αἰσχύνηTransliteration: aischýnēLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

shame or disgrace (abstractly or concretely).

Where it comes from

from G153 (αἰσχύνομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

shame 5×dishonesty 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: dishonesty, shame.

Verses using αἰσχύνη

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 14:9 · KJV

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.

2 Corinthians 4:2 · KJV

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.

Philippians 3:19 · KJV

Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)

Hebrews 12:2 · KJV

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.

Jude 1:13 · KJV

Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.

Revelation 3:18 · KJV

I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

Common questions

What does Strong's G152 mean?

G152 is the Greek word αἰσχύνη (aischýnē), meaning shame or disgrace (abstractly or concretely).

How is G152 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it shame (5 times), dishonesty (1 time).

How many times does G152 appear in the Bible?

αἰσχύνη (aischýnē) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G152 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G153 (αἰσχύνομαι).

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