ἀσχημοσύνη
aschēmosunēindecencyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
ἀσχημοσύνη, -ης, ή
(ἀσχήμων), [in LXX chiefly for עֶרְוָה ;]
unseemliness: Romans 1:27 (MM, see word); euphemism for ἡ αἰσχύνη, as frequently in LXX, shame, nakedness: Revelation 16:15.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀσχημοσύνη:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Romans 1:27ἀσχημοσύνην · indecent [acts]Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.
- Revelation 16:15ἀσχημοσύνην · shame“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”