Lexical Summary oneidismos: Reproach, insult, disgrace Original Word: ὀνειδισμός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance reproach. From oneidizo; contumely -- reproach. see GREEK oneidizo HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3680 oneidismós (a masculine noun) – reproach (reviling); an insult aimed to damage (disgrace) reputation. In the NT, 3680 /oneidismós ("reproach") suggests undeserved condemnation, i.e. which does not "hold up" after the situation is correctly (fully) understood. See 3679 (oneidizō). [3681 (óneidos) focuses on the personal feeling of being disgraced, i.e. that goes along with bearing reproach.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom oneidizó Definition a reproach NASB Translation reproach (3), reproaches (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3680: ὀνειδισμόςὀνειδισμός, ὀνειδισμοῦ, ὁ (ὀνειδίζω) (cf. Winers Grammar, 24), a reproach: Romans 15:3; 1 Timothy 3:7; Hebrews 10:33; ὁ ὀνειδισμός τοῦ Χριστοῦ i. e. such as Christ suffered (for the cause of God from its enemies), Hebrews 11:26; Hebrews 13:13; cf. Winers Grammar, 189 (178). (Plutarch, Artax. 22; (Dionysius Halicarnassus); the Sept. chiefly for חֶרְפָּה.) Topical Lexicon The Reality of ReproachThe word translated “reproach” (ὀνειδισμός) gathers up the ideas of insult, disgrace, ridicule, and public shame. In Scripture it points to verbal hostility that seeks to demean or discredit someone, often because of his or her identification with the living God. Reproach is never a mere social irritation; it is a spiritual pressure that tests loyalties, reveals character, and invites faith to move from profession to endurance. Occurrences in the New Testament 1. Romans 15:3 establishes the term’s Christological center: “For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: ‘The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.’” The quotation from Psalm 69:9 shows that reproach aimed at God ultimately lands on His Anointed, enabling believers to see their own sufferings mirrored in Christ’s. Old Testament Background Reproach threads through the Psalms and the Prophets as a covenantal testing ground. The righteous experience taunts precisely because they trust in the LORD (Psalm 22:6–8; Isaiah 51:7). The Servant Songs foreshadow a sin-bearing Messiah who absorbs reproach in order to vindicate the name of God (Isaiah 50:6–7). This backdrop explains why New Testament writers treat reproach not as an unexpected detour but as a pre-ordained feature of messianic mission. Christological Dimension Jesus Christ is the definitive bearer of reproach. He entered human contempt, whether from Nazareth’s scorn, the leadership’s mockery, or the cross’s public humiliation. By receiving reproach without retaliation, He fulfilled messianic prophecy, satisfied divine justice, and modeled humble obedience. Therefore, every later instance of reproach faced by believers is interpreted through His once-for-all experience; believers share in His sufferings and anticipate His glory (Romans 8:17). Discipleship and Suffering The early church accepted reproach as a badge of genuine discipleship (Acts 5:41). Hebrews encourages wavering saints to remember past endurance, to identify again with imprisoned brothers, and to fix hope on the “better and enduring possession” (Hebrews 10:34). The logic is clear: reproach produces perseverance, perseverance produces character, and character anchors hope that will not disappoint. Pastoral Qualifications and Public Reputation In 1 Timothy 3:7, reproach is a threat when an overseer falls into moral compromise. The verse balances the inevitability of external scorn with the necessity of internal integrity. Leaders cannot control the world’s disdain, but they must remove every legitimate ground for it. A good witness to outsiders protects the gospel from avoidable scandal and thwarts the devil’s schemes. Eschatological Reward Hebrews 11:26 ties present reproach to future reward. Moses’ valuation arithmetic—esteeming disgrace for Christ above Egypt’s riches—anticipates the eschatological reversal where the last become first. The text lifts the believer’s gaze beyond immediate loss to everlasting gain. Revelation echoes this when it describes overcomers clothed in white garments, their former shame swallowed up in honor. Application for Contemporary Ministry • Expect Reproach: Faithful proclamation of Christ will incur social pushback; surprise reveals weak biblical formation. Summary Strong’s 3680 paints a two-fold portrait: reproach is both the world’s weapon against the people of God and the Spirit’s chisel shaping them into Christlikeness. Received in faith, it becomes a conduit of grace, a witness to the gospel, and a pledge of future honor. Forms and Transliterations ονειδισμοι ονειδισμοί ὀνειδισμοὶ ονειδισμοις ονειδισμοίς ὀνειδισμοῖς ονειδισμον ονειδισμόν ὀνειδισμὸν ονειδισμός ονειδισμού ονειδισμούς ονειδισμώ ονειδισμών oneidismoi oneidismoì oneidismois oneidismoîs oneidismon oneidismònLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 15:3 N-NMPGRK: γέγραπται Οἱ ὀνειδισμοὶ τῶν ὀνειδιζόντων NAS: but as it is written, THE REPROACHES OF THOSE KJV: it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached INT: it has been written The reproaches of those reproaching 1 Timothy 3:7 N-AMS Hebrews 10:33 N-DMP Hebrews 11:26 N-AMS Hebrews 13:13 N-AMS Strong's Greek 3680 |
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