Strong's G2617 · Greek
καταισχύνω
kataischuno · /kat-ahee-skhoo'-no/
Definition
from 2596 and 153; to shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush:--confound, dishonour, (be a-, make a-)shame(-d).
KJV: confound, dishonour, (be a-, make a-)shame(-d)
Root / derivation: from 2596 and 153
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καταισχύνω across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans3 verses
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Romans 9:33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. ashamed: or confounded
Romans 10:11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
1 Corinthians4 verses
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
1 Corinthians 11:4Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head.
1 Corinthians 11:5But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.
1 Corinthians 11:22What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. have not: or, are poor?
2 Corinthians2 verses
For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.
2 Corinthians 9:4Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.
1 Peter2 verses
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
1 Peter 3:16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2617 (kataischuno) mean?
from 2596 and 153; to shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush:--confound, dishonour, (be a-, make a-)shame(-d).
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 kataischuno 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 2596 and 153