151. aischrotés
Strong's Lexicon
aischrotés: Obscenity, filthiness, shamefulness

Original Word: αἰσχρότης
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: aischrotés
Pronunciation: ahee-skhró-tace
Phonetic Spelling: (ahee-skhrot'-ace)
Definition: Obscenity, filthiness, shamefulness
Meaning: obscenity, indecency, baseness.

Word Origin: Derived from αἰσχρός (aischros), meaning "shameful" or "base."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, similar concepts can be found in words like בּוּשׁ (bush, H954) meaning "to be ashamed" or "to feel shame."

Usage: The term "aischrotés" refers to behavior or speech that is considered shameful, indecent, or morally offensive. In the New Testament, it is used to describe conduct that is unbecoming of a believer, particularly in the context of speech that is vulgar or inappropriate. It emphasizes the importance of purity and integrity in communication among Christians.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public speech and conduct were often scrutinized for their moral and ethical implications. The early Christian community, living within this cultural milieu, was called to a higher standard of holiness and purity, distinguishing themselves from the surrounding pagan practices. The use of "aischrotés" in the New Testament reflects the early church's emphasis on maintaining a testimony that honors God, both in word and deed.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from aischros
Definition
baseness
NASB Translation
filthiness (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 151: αἰσχρότης

αἰσχρότης, (ητος, , baseness, dishonor: Ephesians 5:4 (A. V. filthiness). (Plato, Gorgias 525 a.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
filthiness.

From aischros; shamefulness, i.e. Obscenity -- filthiness.

see GREEK aischros

Forms and Transliterations
αισχροτης αισχρότης αἰσχρότης αισχρώς aischrotes aischrotēs aischrótes aischrótēs
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Englishman's Concordance
Ephesians 5:4 N-NFS
GRK: καὶ αἰσχρότης καὶ μωρολογία
NAS: and [there must be no] filthiness and silly talk,
KJV: Neither filthiness, nor
INT: and filthiness and foolish talking

Strong's Greek 151
1 Occurrence


αἰσχρότης — 1 Occ.















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