αἰσχύνηaischýnē
shame or disgrace (abstractly or concretely)
Greek (New Testament) · G152
Meanings
shame: subjectively, Luke 14:19, 2 Corinthians 4:2; objectively, Philippians 3:19, Hebrews 12:2; as something to be ashamed of, Revelation 3:18; plural (Bl., §32, 6), shameful deeds, Jude 1:13.
Synonyms
αἰδώς, see that word
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 6 times in the Bible.
- Luke 14:9 The host will come and say, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then you will be embarrassed, and you will have to take whatever seat is left at the foot of the table!
- 2 Corinthians 4:2 We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this.
- Philippians 3:19 They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth.
- Hebrews 12:2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
- Jude 1:13 They are like wild waves of the sea, churning up the foam of their shameful deeds. They are like wandering stars, doomed forever to blackest darkness.
- Revelation 3:18 So I advise you to buy gold from me—gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.