422. anepaischuntos

Lexicon

anepaischuntos: Unashamed, not ashamed

Original Word: ἀνεπαίσχυντος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: anepaischuntos
Pronunciation: an-ep-ah'-ee-skhoon-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (an-ep-ah'-ee-skhoon-tos)
Definition: Unashamed, not ashamed
Meaning: having no cause to be ashamed.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

unashamed, that needeth not to be ashamed.

From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of a compound of epi and aischunomai; not ashamed, i.e. Irreprehensible: --that needeth not to be ashamed.

see GREEK a

see GREEK epi

see GREEK aischunomai

HELPS Word-studies

422 anepaísxyntos (from 1 /A "not" and 1870/epaisxynomai, "ashamed") – properly, not ashamed, because having discharged needed responsibility which appropriately accomplishes what God assigns (note the prefix, epi).

422/anepaisxyntos ("not disgraced"), used only in 2 Tim 2:15, refers to the (positive) result of being a good interpreter of Scripture.

[422 (anepaísxyntos) is a rare word and "very seldom occurs in the ancient world. It does not appear in classical Greek at all" (CBL).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and epaischunomai
Definition
not to be put to shame
NASB Translation
does not need to be ashamed (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 422: ἀνεπαίσχυντος

ἀνεπαίσχυντος, ἀνεπαίσχυντον (alpha privative and ἐπαισχύνω) (Vulg.inconfusibilis), hating no cause to be ashamed: 2 Timothy 2:15. ((Josephus, Antiquities 18, 7, 1); unused in Greek writings (Winer's Grammar, 236 (221)).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the negative particle ἀ- (a-, "not") and the verb ἐπαισχύνομαι (epaischynomai, "to be ashamed").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνεπαίσχυντος, the concept of being unashamed or without reproach can be related to Hebrew terms such as בּוֹשׁ (bôsh, Strong's 954), which means "to be ashamed," and תָּם (tâm, Strong's 8535), which means "blameless" or "complete." These terms reflect the broader biblical theme of living a life that is honorable and pleasing to God, free from the shame of sin or error.

Usage: The term ἀνεπαίσχυντος is used in the New Testament to describe a state of being unashamed, particularly in the context of one's conduct or work being approved and without reproach.

Context: The Greek word ἀνεπαίσχυντος appears in the New Testament in 2 Timothy 2:15, where the Apostle Paul exhorts Timothy to present himself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. This term emphasizes the importance of integrity and diligence in one's spiritual duties and responsibilities. In the context of 2 Timothy, it underscores the call for believers to live in a manner that is above reproach, ensuring that their actions and teachings align with the truth of the Gospel. The concept of being "unashamed" is closely tied to the idea of divine approval, suggesting that a life lived in accordance with God's will is one that is free from the shame of disobedience or error.

The use of ἀνεπαίσχυντος in this passage highlights the necessity for Christians to be diligent in their study and application of Scripture, ensuring that their understanding and teaching are accurate and faithful to the message of Christ. It serves as a reminder that the ultimate goal of a believer's life and ministry is to be found pleasing to God, without the burden of shame that comes from misrepresenting His truth.

Forms and Transliterations

ανεπαισχυντον ανεπαίσχυντον ἀνεπαίσχυντον anepaischunton anepaischynton anepaíschynton

Englishman's Concordance

2 Timothy 2:15 Adj-AMS
GRK: θεῷ ἐργάτην ἀνεπαίσχυντον ὀρθοτομοῦντα τὸν
NAS: as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling
KJV: a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing
INT: to God a workman not ashamed straightly cutting the

Strong's Greek 422
1 Occurrence

ἀνεπαίσχυντον — 1 Occ.