The term "ignoble" refers to qualities or actions that are dishonorable, shameful, or lacking in nobility. In the context of the Bible, ignoble behavior is often contrasted with the virtues and righteousness that God desires from His people. The Scriptures provide numerous examples and teachings that highlight the consequences of ignoble actions and the call to pursue a life of honor and integrity.

Biblical References and Themes

1. Dishonor and Shame: Ignoble actions are frequently associated with dishonor and shame. Proverbs 13:5 states, "The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace." This verse underscores the contrast between the righteous, who reject deceit, and the wicked, whose ignoble actions lead to disgrace.

2. Moral Corruption: Ignoble behavior is often linked to moral corruption and a departure from God's commandments. In Romans 1:28-32, the Apostle Paul describes a society that has turned away from God, resulting in a host of ignoble behaviors, including envy, murder, deceit, and malice. These actions are indicative of a heart that has rejected divine truth.

3. Consequences of Ignobility: The Bible warns of the consequences that follow ignoble actions. Galatians 6:7-8 cautions, "Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life." This passage highlights the principle of sowing and reaping, where ignoble actions lead to negative outcomes.

4. Call to Nobility and Honor: Scripture calls believers to live lives marked by nobility and honor. Philippians 4:8 encourages, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things." This exhortation directs believers to focus on virtues that reflect God's character, steering away from ignoble thoughts and actions.

5. Transformation through Christ: The Bible teaches that transformation from ignoble to noble living is possible through Christ. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, Paul writes, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!" This transformation involves a renewal of the mind and heart, enabling believers to live in a manner that honors God.

6. Examples of Ignoble Characters: Several biblical figures exemplify ignoble behavior, serving as warnings to others. King Saul, for instance, displayed ignoble traits such as jealousy and disobedience, leading to his downfall (1 Samuel 15:22-23). Similarly, Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver is a quintessential act of ignobility (Matthew 26:14-16).

7. Encouragement to Avoid Ignobility: Believers are encouraged to avoid ignoble associations and influences. In 1 Corinthians 15:33, Paul warns, "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" This admonition highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with those who encourage noble and godly living.

In summary, the Bible presents ignoble behavior as contrary to the life God desires for His people. Through the transformative power of Christ and the guidance of Scripture, believers are called to reject ignobility and pursue a life of honor, integrity, and righteousness.1. (a.) Of low birth, character or purpose; plebeian; common; humble.

2. (a.) Not honorable, elevated, or generous; base.

3. (a.) Not a true or noble falcon; -- said of certain hawks, as the goshawk.

4. (v. t.) To make ignoble.

36. agenes -- unborn, of no family, ignoble
... unborn, of no family, ignoble. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: agenes
Phonetic Spelling: (ag-en-ace') Short Definition: without family, ignoble ...
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767. asemos -- without mark
... ignoble, insignificant. From a (as a negative particle) and the base of semaino;
unmarked, ie (figuratively) ignoble -- mean. see GREEK a. see GREEK semaino. ...
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6819. tsaar -- to be or grow insignificant
... be brought low, little one, be small. A primitive root; to be small, ie (figuratively)
ignoble -- be brought low, little one, be small. 6818, 6819. ...
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6810. tsair -- little, insignificant, young
... Or tsanowr {tsaw-ore'}; from tsa'ar; little; (in number) few; (in age) young, (in
value) ignoble -- least, little (one), small (one), + young(-er, -est). ...
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The Family from which I am Derived is not an Ignoble One...
... Section 1. The family from which I am derived is not an ignoble one? 1.
The family from which I am derived is not an ignoble one ...
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Heathens and Heretics Alike in their Vilification of the Flesh and ...
... and Heretics Alike in Their Vilification of the Flesh and Its Functions, the Ordinary
Cavils Against the Final Restitution of So Weak and Ignoble a Substance. ...
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How There is no Reason which Can be Shown for the Selection of ...
... but together with Mena, the daughter of Jupiter) the menses, for the growth of that
which has been conceived; and the obscure and ignoble Vitumnus confers life ...
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A Libation to Jehovah
... Below the bustle and strife of daily life, occupied as it must be with material
and often ignoble things, below the hardness into which the world has ...
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Wind and Spirit
... noblest life? It is the description of the purely animal one. It is the
description of an entirely ignoble and base one. It may ...
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Although, Even if There Went Before no Testimonies Concerning ...
... of mortals turned, of men and women, of small and great, of learned and unlearned,
of wise and foolish, of mighty and weak, of noble and ignoble, of high and ...
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Memoir of John Bunyan
... THIS GREAT MAN DESCENDED FROM IGNOBLE PARENTS"BORN IN POVERTY"HIS EDUCATION AND
EVIL HABITS"FOLLOWS HIS FATHER'S BUSINESS AS A BRAZIER"ENLISTS FOR A ...
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Jesus and his Fellow Townsmen.
... him for the honour of Israel. In the ignoble even the love of their country
partakes largely of the ignoble. There was a shadow of ...
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Awake! Awake!
... It might be rendered (and Horne so renders it) "the refuse,"""Let us not sleep as
do the refuse," the common herd, the ignoble spirits, those who have no ...
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To the Preceding Remarks He Adds the Following: "Since a Divine ...
... differ from others; whereas this person did not differ in any respect from another,
but was, as they report, little, and ill-favoured, and ignoble." [4669] Now ...
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Ignoble (4 Occurrences)
... 3. (a.) Not a true or noble falcon; -- said of certain hawks, as the goshawk. 4.
(vt) To make ignoble. Multi-Version Concordance Ignoble (4 Occurrences). ...
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Ignominy (7 Occurrences)

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Iglaam (2 Occurrences)

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Fellow (166 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A companion; a comrade; an associate; a partner; a sharer. 2. (n.)
A man without good breeding or worth; an ignoble or mean man. ...
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Tempt (18 Occurrences)
... in this way, the way of duty, the way of the Spirit, alone constitute the true
challenge of saintship (James 1:12); but it is the mark of an ignoble nature to ...
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Temptation (22 Occurrences)
... in this way, the way of duty, the way of the Spirit, alone constitute the true
challenge of saintship (James 1:12); but it is the mark of an ignoble nature to ...
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Base (127 Occurrences)
... Hence: Low-minded; unworthy; without dignity of sentiment; ignoble; mean; illiberal;
menial; as, a base fellow; base motives; base occupations. ...
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Annul (10 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 1:28 and the ignoble things of the world, and the despised, has God
chosen, and things that are not, that he may annul the things that are; (DBY). ...
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Stephen (13 Occurrences)
... See ing themselves beaten, they took recourse to the ignoble method of declaring
him a blasphemer and a heretic, by using the same foul means that the enemies ...
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