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Dishonor, in the biblical context, refers to a state of shame, disgrace, or disrespect. It is often associated with actions or attitudes that are contrary to the values and commandments set forth by God. The concept of dishonor is addressed throughout the Scriptures, highlighting its spiritual and social implications.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, dishonor is frequently linked to disobedience to God's laws and commands. The Israelites were repeatedly warned against actions that would bring dishonor upon themselves and their community. For instance, in Deuteronomy 27:16, the Bible states, "Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother." This underscores the importance of honoring one's parents, a commandment that is foundational to maintaining familial and societal order.

Dishonor is also associated with idolatry and turning away from God. In Jeremiah 2:11, the prophet laments, "Has a nation ever changed its gods, though they are not gods at all? But My people have exchanged their Glory for useless idols." Here, the act of turning to false gods is seen as a profound dishonor to the one true God.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, dishonor continues to be a significant theme, particularly in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. The concept is often tied to the rejection of Christ and His message. In John 5:23, Jesus states, "Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him." This highlights the integral relationship between honoring Christ and honoring God the Father.

The apostle Paul addresses dishonor in the context of Christian conduct and relationships. In Romans 1:24, he writes, "Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another." This passage speaks to the consequences of living in ways that are contrary to God's design, resulting in personal and communal dishonor.

Dishonor in Relationships

Dishonor in relationships is a recurring theme in the Bible. The Scriptures emphasize the importance of mutual respect and honor among individuals. In 1 Peter 3:7, husbands are instructed, "Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered." This verse underscores the necessity of honoring one's spouse as a reflection of one's relationship with God.

Dishonor and Redemption

Despite the prevalence of dishonor due to sin, the Bible also offers a message of redemption and restoration. Through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, individuals can be restored to a place of honor before God. In 1 John 1:9, it is written, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This promise of forgiveness and cleansing is central to the Christian faith, offering hope to those who have experienced dishonor.

Conclusion

The biblical understanding of dishonor encompasses a wide range of behaviors and attitudes that are contrary to God's will. It serves as a warning against actions that lead to shame and separation from God, while also pointing to the possibility of redemption and restoration through Christ.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (n.) Lack of honor; disgrace; ignominy; shame; reproach.

2. (n.) The nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn.

3. (v. t.) To deprive of honor; to disgrace; to bring reproach or shame on; to treat with indignity, or as unworthy in the sight of others; to stain the character of; to lessen the reputation of; as, the duelist dishonors himself to maintain his honor.

4. (v. t.) To violate the chastity of; to debauch.

5. (v. t.) To refuse or decline to accept or pay; -- said of a bill, check, note, or draft which is due or presented; as, to dishonor a bill exchange.

Greek

819. atimia -- dishonor
... dishonor. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: atimia Phonetic Spelling:
(at-ee-mee'-ah) Short Definition: disgrace, dishonor Definition: disgrace ...
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818. atimazo -- to dishonor
... to dishonor. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: atimazo Phonetic Spelling:
(at-im-ad'-zo) Short Definition: I disgrace, dishonor Definition: I disgrace ...
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153. aischuno -- to dishonor, make ashamed
... to dishonor, make ashamed. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: aischuno Phonetic
Spelling: (ahee-skhoo'-nom-ahee) Short Definition: I am ashamed, am put to ...
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821. atimoo -- handle shamefully.
... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: atimoo Phonetic Spelling: (at-ee-mo'-o) Short
Definition: I dishonor, treat shamefully Definition: I dishonor, treat ...
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1870. epaischunomai -- to be ashamed (of)
... humiliated). In sum, 1870 ("dishonor") refers to being, bringing on "fitting"
shame that matches the error of (aligning) with something. ...
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1820. exaporeo -- to be utterly at a loss, be in despair
... 1820 ("completely disoriented") emphasizes the of having no (no way out) -- ie leaving
a person "totally at a loss." 1820 () means "incurring dishonor or shame ...
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Strong's Hebrew

6173. arvah -- dishonor
... 6172, 6173. arvah. 6174 . dishonor. Transliteration: arvah Phonetic
Spelling: (ar-vaw') Short Definition: dishonor. Word Origin ...
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7036. qalon -- ignominy, dishonor
... 7035, 7036. qalon. 7037 . ignominy, dishonor. Transliteration: qalon
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-lone') Short Definition: dishonor. ...
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3639. kelimmah -- insult, reproach, ignominy
... Word Origin from kalam Definition insult, reproach, ignominy NASB Word Usage disgrace
(8), dishonor (6), humiliation (7), insults (5), reproach (1), reproaches ...
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3637. kalam -- to be humiliated
... root Definition to be humiliated NASB Word Usage ashamed (6), bear her shame (1),
blush (2), brought us to dishonor (1), confounded (1), disgraced (1 ...
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Library

Of Suicide Committed through Fear of Punishment or Dishonor.
... The City of God.Book I. Chapter 17."Of Suicide Committed Through Fear
of Punishment or Dishonor. And consequently, even if some ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 17 of suicide committed through.htm

Whether Reviling or Railing is a Mortal Sin?
... Since then railing or reviling essentially denotes a dishonoring, if the intention
of the utterer is to dishonor the other man, this is properly and ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether reviling or railing is.htm

They Indeed who Say that Baptism is not to be Repeated...
... Yet in saying that they should be avoided, he nevertheless intimates that they were
all in one great house, but as vessels to dishonor,"I suppose because ...
/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 19 25 they.htm

Ephesians iv. 1, 2
... the blessed Luke saith, (Acts 5:11.) "that they departed from the presence of the
council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the ...
/.../homily viii ephesians iv 1.htm

Whether Magnanimity is Essentially About Great Honors?
... Therefore neither is it essential to magnanimity to be about great honor. Objection
3: Further, small honor is less aloof from great honor than is dishonor. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether magnanimity is essentially about.htm

Whether the Precept of Fraternal Correction Demands that a Private ...
... a man suffers many losses, if he lose his good name, but also in spiritual matters,
because many are restrained from sinning, through fear of dishonor, so that ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the precept of fraternal.htm

Christ Our Advocate
... Now the Advocate must be a friend to this law; he must not sell himself
to the dishonor of the law nor consent to its dishonor. ...
/.../finney/sermons on gospel themes/xvii christ our advocate.htm

2 Timothy ii. 7-Jan
... That is true glory, this is dishonor. Moral. ... It is not possible to be glorified upon
earth; if thou wouldest be glorified, it must be through dishonor. ...
/.../homily iv 2 timothy ii.htm

Whether Christ Should have Been Born of an Espoused virgin?
... Wherefore Ambrose says: "Her husband is the more trustworthy witness of her purity,
in that he would deplore the dishonor, and avenge the disgrace, were it not ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether christ should have been.htm

2 Cor. vi. 1, 2
... Ver.8. "By glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report.". What saying thou?
That thou enjoyest honor, and setting down this as a great thing? ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xii 2 cor vi.htm

Thesaurus

Dishonor (47 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To refuse or decline to accept or pay; -- said of a bill, check, note, or
draft which is due or presented; as, to dishonor a bill exchange. ...
/d/dishonor.htm - 19k

Disgrace (73 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame; dishonor; shame;
ignominy. ... 5. (n.) To put out favor; to dismiss with dishonor. ...
/d/disgrace.htm - 27k

Disgraced (25 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Psalms 35:4 Let those who seek after my soul be disappointed and brought
to dishonor. ... Psalms 69:19 You know my reproach, my shame, and my dishonor. ...
/d/disgraced.htm - 13k

Abashed (7 Occurrences)
... (See JPS). Psalms 35:4 Let them be put to shame and brought to dishonor that seek
after my soul: Let them be turned back and confounded that devise my hurt. ...
/a/abashed.htm - 8k

Dishonored (17 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Dishonor. Multi-Version Concordance ... Psalms 35:4 Let those who
seek after my soul be disappointed and brought to dishonor. ...
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Confounded (64 Occurrences)
... (ASV DBY). Psalms 35:4 Let those who seek after my soul be disappointed and brought
to dishonor. Let those who plot my ruin be turned back and confounded. ...
/c/confounded.htm - 26k

Shame (412 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonor; ignominy; derision; contempt. ... 6.
(vt) To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace. ...
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Honor (240 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). John 8:49 Jesus answered, "I don't have a demon, but I honor my Father,
and you dishonor me. ... You have honor, but we have dishonor. ...
/h/honor.htm - 37k

Disappointed (69 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Psalms 35:4 Let those who seek after my soul be disappointed and brought
to dishonor. Let those who plot my ruin be turned back and confounded. (WEB). ...
/d/disappointed.htm - 26k

Defame
... 1. (vt) To slander; to harm or destroy the good reputation of; to disgrace; especially,
to speak evil of maliciously; to dishonor by slanderous reports; to ...
/d/defame.htm - 7k

Resources

How will our resurrection body be different from our current body? | GotQuestions.org

What does it mean to uncover nakedness in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about honor? | GotQuestions.org

Dishonor: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Dishonor (47 Occurrences)

John 8:49
Jesus answered, "I don't have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.
(WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Acts 5:41
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus' name.
(WEB ASV RSV)

Romans 1:24
Therefore God also gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to uncleanness, that their bodies should be dishonored among themselves,
(Root in WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV)

Romans 2:23
You who glory in the law, through your disobedience of the law do you dishonor God?
(WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Romans 9:21
Or hasn't the potter a right over the clay, from the same lump to make one part a vessel for honor, and another for dishonor?
(WEB ASV WBS)

1 Corinthians 4:10
We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.
(WEB ASV NIV)

1 Corinthians 11:6
If a woman will not wear a veil, let her also cut off her hair. But since it is a dishonor to a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, let her wear a veil.
(WEY)

1 Corinthians 11:14
Doesn't even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him?
(WEB WEY ASV NAS)

1 Corinthians 15:43
It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.
(WEB WEY ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)

2 Corinthians 6:8
by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;
(WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)

2 Timothy 2:20
Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor, and some for dishonor.
(WEB ASV WBS NAS)

Leviticus 18:7
"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, nor the nakedness of your mother: she is your mother. You shall not uncover her nakedness.
(See NIV)

Leviticus 18:8
"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's wife: it is your father's nakedness.
(See NIV)

Leviticus 18:10
"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your son's daughter, or of your daughter's daughter, even their nakedness: for theirs is your own nakedness.
(See NIV)

Leviticus 18:14
"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, you shall not approach his wife: she is your aunt.
(See NIV)

Leviticus 18:16
"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother's wife: it is your brother's nakedness.
(See NIV)

Leviticus 20:19
"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your mother's sister, nor of your father's sister; for he has made naked his close relative: they shall bear their iniquity.
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 22:30
A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt.
(See NIV)

Ezra 4:14
Now because we eat the salt of the palace, and it is not appropriate for us to see the king's dishonor, therefore have we sent and informed the king;
(WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Psalms 4:2
You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah.
(WEB ASV)

Psalms 35:4
Let those who seek after my soul be disappointed and brought to dishonor. Let those who plot my ruin be turned back and confounded.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Psalms 35:26
Let them be disappointed and confounded together who rejoice at my calamity. Let them be clothed with shame and dishonor who magnify themselves against me.
(WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV)

Psalms 40:14
Let them be disappointed and confounded together who seek after my soul to destroy it. Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor who delight in my hurt.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Psalms 44:9
But now you rejected us, and brought us to dishonor, and don't go out with our armies.
(WEB ASV NAS)

Psalms 44:15
All day long my dishonor is before me, and shame covers my face,
(WEB ASV NAS)

Psalms 69:6
Don't let those who wait for you be shamed through me, Lord Yahweh of Armies. Don't let those who seek you be brought to dishonor through me, God of Israel.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Psalms 69:7
Because for your sake, I have borne reproach. Shame has covered my face.
(See NAS)

Psalms 69:19
You know my reproach, my shame, and my dishonor. My adversaries are all before you.
(WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV)

Psalms 70:2
Let them be put to shame and confounded That seek after my soul: Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor That delight in my hurt.
(ASV NAS RSV)

Psalms 71:13
Let them be put to shame 'and' consumed that are adversaries to my soul; Let them be covered with reproach and dishonor that seek my hurt.
(ASV WBS NAS)

Psalms 83:16
Fill their faces with confusion, that they may seek your name, Yahweh.
(See NAS)

Psalms 109:29
Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonor. Let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Proverbs 3:35
The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.
(See NAS)

Proverbs 6:33
He will get wounds and dishonor. His reproach will not be wiped away.
(WEB ASV WBS RSV)

Proverbs 9:7
He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.
(See NAS)

Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, there comes shame, but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
(See NAS)

Proverbs 12:16
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
(See NAS)

Proverbs 18:3
When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.
(See NAS RSV)

Proverbs 22:10
Send away the man of pride, and argument will go out; truly fighting and shame will come to an end.
(See NAS)

Proverbs 30:9
lest I be full, deny you, and say,'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
(WEB NIV)

Isaiah 23:9
It was the purpose of the Lord of armies to put pride to shame, to make sport of the glory of those who are honoured in the earth.
(See RSV)

Isaiah 61:7
Instead of your shame you shall have double; and instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess double; everlasting joy shall be to them.
(WEB ASV RSV)

Jeremiah 3:25
Let us be stretched on the earth in our downfall, covering ourselves with our shame: for we have been sinners against the Lord our God, we and our fathers, from our earliest years even till this day: and we have not given ear to the voice of the Lord our God.
(See RSV)

Jeremiah 14:21
Do not despise, for Thy name's sake, Dishonour not the throne of Thine honour, Remember, break not Thy covenant with us.
(See RSV NIV)

Jeremiah 20:11
But Yahweh is with me as an awesome mighty one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly disappointed, because they have not dealt wisely, even with an everlasting dishonor which shall never be forgotten.
(WEB ASV RSV NIV)

Jeremiah 51:51
We are confounded, because we have heard reproach; confusion has covered our faces: for strangers are come into the sanctuaries of Yahweh's house.
(See RSV)

Lamentations 2:2
The Lord has swallowed up all the habitations of Jacob, and has not pitied: He has thrown down in his wrath the strongholds of the daughter of Judah; He has brought them down to the ground; he has profaned the kingdom and its princes.
(See RSV NIV)

Subtopics

Dishonor

Dishonor Parents

Related Terms

Disgrace (73 Occurrences)

Disgraced (25 Occurrences)

Abashed (7 Occurrences)

Dishonored (17 Occurrences)

Confounded (64 Occurrences)

Shame (412 Occurrences)

Honor (240 Occurrences)

Disappointed (69 Occurrences)