Shamelessly
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Definition and Context
The term "shamelessly" refers to actions or behaviors conducted without regard for moral or social standards, often characterized by a lack of guilt or embarrassment. In a biblical context, shamelessness is typically associated with sin and rebellion against God's commandments. It denotes a state where individuals act without the fear of God or respect for His laws, often leading to moral decay and spiritual downfall.

Biblical References
While the specific term "shamelessly" may not frequently appear in the Bible, the concept is evident throughout Scripture. The Bible often describes individuals or groups who act without shame in their sinfulness, highlighting the dangers and consequences of such behavior.

1. Jeremiah 6:15 : "Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? No, they were not at all ashamed; they did not know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; at the time that I punish them, they shall be overthrown," says the LORD." This verse illustrates the prophet Jeremiah's lament over the people of Judah, who had become so entrenched in their sinful ways that they no longer felt shame or guilt. Their shamelessness led to their downfall and divine judgment.

2. Philippians 3:19 : "Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things." Here, the Apostle Paul warns against those who live shamelessly, prioritizing earthly desires over spiritual truths. Their glorying in shameful acts is a sign of their spiritual blindness and ultimate destruction.

3. Ephesians 4:19 : "Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more." Paul describes a state of moral insensitivity where individuals act shamelessly, indulging in impurity without restraint. This loss of sensitivity to sin is a grave spiritual condition.

Theological Implications
Shamelessness in the Bible is often linked to a hardened heart and a seared conscience. It represents a departure from the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). When individuals act shamelessly, they reject God's authority and moral order, leading to spiritual and societal decay.

Moral and Ethical Considerations
From a biblical perspective, shamelessness is a warning sign of moral decline. Believers are called to live in a manner worthy of the gospel, exhibiting humility, repentance, and a sensitivity to sin. The Bible encourages Christians to maintain a clear conscience before God and man, avoiding behaviors that lead to shame and dishonor.

Practical Application
Christians are urged to examine their lives for areas where they may have become desensitized to sin. Through prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers, they can cultivate a heart that is sensitive to the Holy Spirit's conviction. By doing so, they can avoid the pitfalls of shamelessness and live in a way that honors God.
Greek
870. aphobos -- without fear
... Speech: Adverb Transliteration: aphobos Phonetic Spelling: (af-ob'-oce) Short
Definition: fearlessly Definition: fearlessly, shamelessly, securely, tranquilly. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/870.htm - 6k
Strong's Hebrew
1540. galah -- to uncover, remove
... revealed (12), revealed* (2), revealing (1), reveals (4), revelation* (1), sent
into exile (1), sent you into exile (2), set forth (1), shamelessly uncovers (1 ...
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Now, as to the Question which You Raise, when it was that I Began ...
... to him repeating to him with vehemence that his opponent was my most intimate friend,
and telling the same falsehoods which you now shamelessly write, so that ...
/.../17 now as to the.htm

God did not Make Evil, nor is He at all in any Way the Author of ...
... father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one
flesh." For I cannot endure the trifling of some who shamelessly do violence to ...
/.../methodius/from the discourse on the resurrection/part i god did not.htm

On Eating.
... senseless, to besmear their hands with the condiments, and to be constantly reaching
to the sauce, cramming themselves immoderately and shamelessly, not like ...
//christianbookshelf.org/clement/the instructor paedagogus/chap i on eating.htm

Epistle Catholic.
... 3. Since those about Arius speak these things and shamelessly maintain them, we,
coming together with the Bishops of Egypt and the Libyas, nearly a hundred in ...
/.../ii epistle catholic.htm

About the Demon that Dwelt in the Woman.
... from him. And to my maid I said, Hast thou seen the young man and his
shamelessness, how shamelessly and boldly he talks to me? And ...
/.../unknown/acts of the holy apostle thomas/about the demon that dwelt.htm

Barzillai
... Shimei, who had cursed so shamelessly on the day of misfortune, was forgiven, and
received the promise of protection; Mephibosheth was restored to the king's ...
/.../milligan/men of the bible some lesser-known/barzillai.htm

Here Therefore These Men Too Evil, While they Essay to Make Void ...
... In this manner all they are dealt with, who earnestly and piously, not disorderly
and shamelessly, seek the sense of those Scriptures, and they are carefully ...
/.../augustine/on the profit of believing /section 9 here therefore these.htm

Paganism and Mr. Lowes Dickinson
... virtue " civic obedience. They are envied and admired as shamelessly happy
when they had only one great sin " despair. Mr. Lowes ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/heretics/xii paganism and mr lowes.htm

The Faithful Servant
... There they laid the twisted old burden before the young general and shamelessly
told how he, thrice the age of the vanquished men, had finished them with ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter xxi the faithful servant.htm

Similitudes and Examples a Most Important Part of Right ...
... The Sodomites having, through much luxury, fallen into uncleanness, practising adultery
shamelessly, and burning with insane love for boys; the All-seeing Word ...
/.../clement/the instructor paedagogus/chapter viii similitudes and examples a.htm

Thesaurus
Shamelessly (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Shamelessly (2 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 6:20 Then
David returned to bless his household. Michal the daughter ...
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Profligate (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Broken down in principle, virtue, or decency; openly and shamelessly
immoral or vicious; dissolute; as, profligate man or wretch. ...
/p/profligate.htm - 7k

Uncovers (5 Occurrences)
... the king of Israel was today, who uncovered himself today in the eyes of the handmaids
of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovers himself ...
/u/uncovers.htm - 7k

Uncovereth (12 Occurrences)
... the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids
of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself ...
/u/uncovereth.htm - 9k

Impudently (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In an impudent manner; with unbecoming assurance;
shamelessly. Multi-Version Concordance Impudently (1 Occurrence). ...
/i/impudently.htm - 6k

Fool (95 Occurrences)
... find nabhal frequently translated "fool" and nebhalah, "folly"; nabhal, however,
denotes a wicked person, an evil character, "shamelessly immoral," equivalent ...
/f/fool.htm - 47k

Folly (68 Occurrences)
... find nabhal frequently translated "fool" and nebhalah, "folly"; nabhal, however,
denotes a wicked person, an evil character, "shamelessly immoral," equivalent ...
/f/folly.htm - 39k

Distinguished (14 Occurrences)
... the king of Israel was today, who uncovered himself today in the eyes of the handmaids
of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovers himself ...
/d/distinguished.htm - 11k

Disrobing (1 Occurrence)
... the king of Israel was today, who uncovered himself today in the eyes of the handmaids
of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovers himself ...
/d/disrobing.htm - 7k

Maids (28 Occurrences)
... the king of Israel was today, who uncovered himself today in the eyes of the handmaids
of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovers himself ...
/m/maids.htm - 14k

Resources
What is the meaning of importunity? | GotQuestions.org

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

What is the Order of DeMolay? | GotQuestions.org

Shamelessly: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Shamelessly (2 Occurrences)

2 Samuel 6:20
Then David returned to bless his household. Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, "How glorious the king of Israel was today, who uncovered himself today in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!"
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Job 19:3
These ten times have ye reproached me; ye are not ashamed that ye deal harshly with me.
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