Strong's G127 · Greek
αἰδώς
aidṓs
Number
G127
Language
Greek
Original word
αἰδώς
Transliteration
aidṓs
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
bashfulness, i.e. (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe
KJV: reverence, shamefacedness
Root / derivation: perhaps from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G1492 (εἴδω) (through the idea of downcast eyes);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered αἰδώς across 2 verses.
reverence1×
shamefacedness1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G127 (aidṓs) mean?
bashfulness, i.e. (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe
How many times does G127 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G127 (αἰδώς) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “reverence.”
How is aidṓs translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G127 is rendered as “reverence” (1×), “shamefacedness” (1×).
Where does the Greek word αἰδώς come from?
perhaps from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G1492 (εἴδω) (through the idea of downcast eyes);