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ἀσχημονέω G807

G807 is the Greek word ἀσχημονέω, transliterated aschēmonéō. The King James Version most often renders it behaveth himself uncomely.

Word: ἀσχημονέωTransliteration: aschēmonéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to be (i.e. act) unbecoming.

Where it comes from

from G809 (ἀσχήμων).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

behaveth himself uncomely 1×doth 1×behave itself unseemly 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: behave self uncomely (unseemly).

Verses using ἀσχημονέω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Corinthians 7:36 · KJV

But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.

1 Corinthians 13:5 · KJV

Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

Common questions

What does Strong's G807 mean?

G807 is the Greek word ἀσχημονέω (aschēmonéō), meaning to be (i.e. act) unbecoming.

How is G807 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it behaveth himself uncomely (1 time), doth (1 time), behave itself unseemly (1 time).

How many times does G807 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G807 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G809 (ἀσχήμων).

Nearby entries

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