Strong's G1870 · Greek
ἐπαισχύνομαι
epaischýnomai
Definition
to feel shame for something
KJV: be ashamed
Root / derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G153 (αἰσχύνομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπαισχύνομαι across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans2 verses
2 Timothy3 verses
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
2 Timothy 1:12For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
2 Timothy 1:16The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
Hebrews2 verses
For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Hebrews 11:16But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1870 (epaischýnomai) mean?
to feel shame for something
How many times does G1870 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1870 (ἐπαισχύνομαι) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ashamed.”
How is epaischýnomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1870 is rendered as “ashamed” (11×), “am” (2×), “is” (2×), “shall” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἐπαισχύνομαι come from?
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G153 (αἰσχύνομαι);