◄ 809. aschémón ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon aschémón: Unseemly, indecent, improper Original Word: ἀσχήμων Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: aschémón Pronunciation: ah-skay-mone' Phonetic Spelling: (as-kay'-mone) Definition: Unseemly, indecent, improper Meaning: unseemly, indecent. Word Origin: Derived from the negative particle "α" (a) meaning "not" and "σχήμα" (schéma) meaning "form" or "appearance." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "aschémón," the concept of shame or dishonor can be found in Hebrew words such as "בּוֹשׁ" (bosh, Strong's H954) meaning "to be ashamed" or "to feel shame." Usage: The Greek word "aschémón" is used to describe something that is unseemly or indecent, often in the context of behavior or appearance that is considered improper or dishonorable. It conveys a sense of lacking proper form or decorum, and is typically used in moral or ethical discussions within the New Testament. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, societal norms and expectations were heavily influenced by concepts of honor and shame. The term "aschémón" would have been understood in this context as referring to actions or appearances that brought shame or dishonor, either to oneself or to one's community. The early Christian community, living within this cultural framework, would have been particularly sensitive to behaviors that could be seen as bringing disrepute to the faith. HELPS Word-studies 809 asxḗmōn (an adverb, derived from 1 /A "without" and 4976 /sxḗma, "external shape") – properly, lacking proper appeal (form), i.e. uncomely (unattractive); lacking respect because improper (not fitting, unpresentable, L-N, 79.16). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and schéma Definition shapeless, i.e. fig. unseemly NASB Translation presentable (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 809: ἀσχήμων ἀσχήμων, ἀσχημονος, neuter ἄσχημον (σχῆμα); a. deformed. b. indecent, unseemly: 1 Corinthians 12:23, opposed to εὐσχήμων. ((Herodotus), Xenophon, Plato, and subsequent writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance uncomely. From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of echo (in the sense of its congener schema); properly, shapeless, i.e. (figuratively) inelegant -- uncomely. see GREEK a see GREEK echo see GREEK schema Forms and Transliterations άσχημον ασχημονα ασχήμονα ἀσχήμονα aschemona aschēmona aschḗmona Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 12:23 Adj-NNP GRK: καὶ τὰ ἀσχήμονα ἡμῶν εὐσχημοσύνην NAS: and our less presentable members become KJV: our uncomely [parts] have INT: and the unpresentable [parts] of us decorum Strong's Greek 809 1 Occurrence ἀσχήμονα — 1 Occ.