Strong’s G1870

ἐπαισχύνομαι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

epaischunomai

Pronunciation

ep-ahee-skhoo'-nom-ahee

Definition

To be ashamed, to feel shame

Meaning

I am ashamed, am ashamed of.

Usage

The verb ἐπαισχύνομαι conveys the sense of feeling shame or embarrassment, often in a public or communal context. It implies a sense of dishonor or disgrace that one might feel in relation to others or before God. In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of not being ashamed of the Gospel or one's faith in Christ.

Bible references

Mark 8:38;Mark 8:38;Luke 9:26;Luke 9:26;Romans 1:16;Romans 6:21;2 Timothy 1:8;2 Timothy 1:12;2 Timothy 1:16;Hebrews 2:11;Hebrews 11:16