In the context of the Bible, the term "disgraceful" refers to actions, behaviors, or conditions that bring shame, dishonor, or reproach, often in violation of God's commandments or moral standards. The concept of disgrace is frequently associated with sin, folly, and actions that are contrary to the character and holiness of God.

Old Testament References

In the Old Testament, disgrace is often linked with idolatry, immorality, and disobedience to God's laws. For instance, in Jeremiah 3:25, the prophet laments the disgrace brought upon the people of Israel due to their idolatrous practices: "Let us lie down in our shame; let our disgrace cover us. We have sinned against the LORD our God, both we and our fathers, from our youth even to this day. We have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God."

The book of Proverbs frequently contrasts wisdom with folly, where folly is often associated with disgrace. Proverbs 3:35 states, "The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame." Here, disgrace is the consequence of foolishness and a lack of adherence to divine wisdom.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, disgrace is often associated with behaviors that are inconsistent with the teachings of Christ and the apostles. In Ephesians 5:12, Paul warns against even speaking of the disgraceful acts done in secret: "For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret."

The apostle Paul also addresses the issue of disgraceful conduct within the church. In 1 Corinthians 11:6, he discusses cultural norms and propriety, stating, "For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off. But if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head." Here, Paul is addressing the cultural context of Corinth and the importance of maintaining a respectable appearance in worship.

Moral and Spiritual Implications

Disgrace in the biblical sense is not merely about social embarrassment but is deeply tied to one's standing before God. It reflects a breach in the relationship with God and often results in spiritual consequences. The Bible calls believers to live lives that are honorable and pleasing to God, avoiding actions that would bring disgrace upon themselves or the name of Christ.

The call to avoid disgraceful behavior is a call to holiness and righteousness. In 1 Peter 2:12, believers are exhorted to "conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us."

Cultural and Historical Context

Understanding what is considered disgraceful can vary based on cultural and historical contexts. However, the underlying principle remains that actions deemed disgraceful are those that contradict God's revealed will and character. The Bible provides guidance on living a life that avoids disgrace through adherence to God's commandments and the example set by Jesus Christ.

Conclusion

While the Bible acknowledges the reality of disgrace, it also offers redemption and restoration through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. The transformative power of the Gospel enables believers to overcome disgrace and live in a manner that honors God.(a.) Bringing disgrace; causing shame; shameful; dishonorable; unbecoming; as, profaneness is disgraceful to a man.150. aischros -- shameful
... shameful. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: aischros Phonetic Spelling:
(ahee-skhros') Short Definition: base, disgraceful Definition: base, disgraceful ...
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3201. memphomai -- to blame, find fault
... 3201 (from , "rejected because condemned") -- find fault, see as fully blameworthy
(disgraceful, condemnable); hence, rejected because deep wrongs by omission ...
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3470. momos -- blame, disgrace, blemish
... blemish. Perhaps from memphomai; a flaw or blot, ie (figuratively) disgraceful person --
blemish. see GREEK memphomai. (momoi) -- 1 Occurrence. 3469, 3470. ...
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5039. nebalah -- senselessness, disgrace
... Word Origin from nabal Definition senselessness, disgrace NASB Word Usage act of
folly (2), disgraceful act (1), disgraceful acts (1), disgraceful thing (3 ...
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1540. galah -- to uncover, remove
... A primitive root; to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication,
to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal ...
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2659. chapher -- to be abashed or ashamed
... root Definition to be abashed or ashamed NASB Word Usage abashed (1), ashamed (1),
confounded (1), disgraced (1), disgraceful (1), embarrassed (2), humiliated ...
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Whether Shamefacedness is About a Disgraceful Action?
... OF SHAMEFACEDNESS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether shamefacedness is about a disgraceful
action? Objection 1: It would seem that shamefacedness ...
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Whether Intemperance is the Most Disgraceful of Sins?
... OF THE VICES OPPOSED TO TEMPERANCE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether intemperance
is the most disgraceful of sins? Objection 1: It would seem ...
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Of the Disgraceful Deeds of the Gods.
... Addressed to His Brother Pentadius. Chap. IX."Of the Disgraceful Deeds of the Gods.
Whence did Ceres bring forth Proserpine, except from debauchery? ...
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A Disgraceful Feature of the Roman Mythology it Honours Such ...
... Book II. Chapter X."A Disgraceful Feature of the Roman Mythology It Honours Such
Infamous Characters as Larentina. I hasten to even more abominable cases. ...
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Disgraceful Conduct Discovered at Rome.
... On the Morals of the Manich??ans. Chapter 20. "Disgraceful Conduct Discovered
at Rome. 74. What more shall I say of your customs? ...
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Faustus Seeks to Justify the Docetism of the Manich??ans. Augustin ...
... Augustin insists that there is nothing disgraceful in being born. ... 4. We deny
that there is anything disgraceful in the bodies of saints. ...
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Then Midas, King of Pessinus, Wishing to Withdraw the Youth from ...
... Book V. 7 Then Midas, king of Pessinus, wishing to withdraw the youth from
so disgraceful an intimacy? Then Midas, king of Pessinus ...
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Concerning the Same Opinion of the Stoics, and Concerning the ...
... gods. Chap. xvii."concerning the same opinion of the stoics, and concerning
the hardships and disgraceful conduct of the gods. On ...
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Whether Shamefacedness is a virtue?
... Now shamefacedness is inconsistent with perfection, because it is the fear
of something base, namely of that which is disgraceful. ...
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Continuation.
... And why dost thou abuse the nature of the Virgin, and style her members disgraceful,
since thou didst of old display such in public processions, [1329] and ...
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Disgraceful (17 Occurrences)
... (a.) Bringing disgrace; causing shame; shameful; dishonorable; unbecoming; as,
profaneness is disgraceful to a man. ...Disgraceful (17 Occurrences). ...
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Disgraced (25 Occurrences)

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Violated (23 Occurrences)
... thing shall be burnt with fire, he and all that he has, because he has transgressed
the covenant of Yahweh, and because he has done a disgraceful thing in ...
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Nero
... out again, not only throughout Judea, where the mischief originated, but through
the city of Rome also, whither all things horrible and disgraceful flow, from ...
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Upbraid (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; to cast something
in the teeth of; -- followed by with or for, and formerly of, before the ...
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Indignation (56 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The feeling excited by that which is unworthy,
base, or disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or abhorrence. ...
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Tammuz (1 Occurrence)
... Considering the disgraceful and licentious rites with which the cult was celebrated,
it is no wonder that Ezekiel should have taken the vision of the women ...
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Transgressed (44 Occurrences)
... thing shall be burnt with fire, he and all that he has, because he has transgressed
the covenant of Yahweh, and because he has done a disgraceful thing in ...
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Rottenness (9 Occurrences)
... Rottenness (9 Occurrences). Proverbs 12:4 A worthy woman is the crown of her
husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. ...
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Reproach (124 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To attribute blame to; to allege something disgraceful against; to charge
with a fault; to censure severely or contemptuously; to upbraid. ...
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