ἀσχήμων G809

G809 is the Greek word ἀσχήμων, transliterated aschḗmōn. The King James Version most often renders it uncomely.

Word: ἀσχήμωνTransliteration: aschḗmōnLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

properly, shapeless, i.e. (figuratively) inelegant.

Where it comes from

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (in the sense of its congener G4976 (σχῆμα)).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

uncomely 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: uncomely.

Verses using ἀσχήμων

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

1 Corinthians 12:23 · KJV

And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.

Common questions

What does Strong's G809 mean?

G809 is the Greek word ἀσχήμων (aschḗmōn), meaning properly, shapeless, i.e. (figuratively) inelegant.

How is G809 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it uncomely (1 time).

How many times does G809 appear in the Bible?

ἀσχήμων (aschḗmōn) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G809 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (in the sense of its congener G4976 (σχῆμα)).

Nearby entries

G806 · ἀσφαλῶς — securely (literally or figuratively)G807 · ἀσχημονέω — to be (i.e. act) unbecoming G808 · ἀσχημοσύνη — an indecency; by implication, the pudenda G810 · ἀσωτία — properly, unsavedness, i.e. (by…G811 · ἀσώτως — dissolutely G812 · ἀτακτέω — to be (i.e. act) irregular

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