Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2617

Strong's G2617 · Greek

καταισχύνω

kataischýnō

Number
G2617
Language
Greek
Original word
καταισχύνω
Transliteration
kataischýnō
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

to shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush

KJV: confound, dishonour, (be a-, make a-)shame(-d)

Root / derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G153 (αἰσχύνομαι);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καταισχύνω across 12 verses.

ashamed7×
shall3×
confound2×
dishonoureth2×
am1×
confounded1×
maketh1×
shame1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke1 verse
Romans3 verses
1 Corinthians4 verses
2 Corinthians2 verses
1 Peter2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2617 (kataischýnō) mean?

to shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush

How many times does G2617 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2617 (καταισχύνω) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ashamed.”

How is kataischýnō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2617 is rendered as “ashamed” (7×), “shall” (3×), “confound” (2×), “dishonoureth” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word καταισχύνω come from?

from G2596 (κατά) and G153 (αἰσχύνομαι);