Overview:
Shames is a term that appears in various contexts within the Bible, often associated with disgrace, dishonor, or humiliation. It is a concept that reflects the moral and spiritual consequences of sin and disobedience to God's commandments. In the biblical narrative, shame is both a personal and communal experience, affecting individuals and nations alike.

Old Testament Context:
In the Old Testament, shame is frequently linked to the consequences of sin and rebellion against God. It is often depicted as a result of idolatry, immorality, and failure to uphold the covenant with God. For instance, in the book of Jeremiah, the prophet speaks of the shame that will come upon the people of Judah due to their idolatrous practices: "They will be put to shame, for they have done detestable things" (Jeremiah 8:9).

The concept of shame is also tied to the idea of exposure and nakedness, symbolizing vulnerability and the loss of dignity. In Genesis, after Adam and Eve disobey God, they become aware of their nakedness and feel shame, prompting them to hide from God (Genesis 3:7-10).

New Testament Context:
In the New Testament, shame continues to be a significant theme, particularly in the context of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The shame of the cross is highlighted as a profound aspect of Christ's suffering. Despite the shame associated with crucifixion, Jesus endured it for the sake of humanity's redemption. The author of Hebrews writes, "For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God" (Hebrews 12:2).

Shame is also addressed in the teachings of the apostles, who encourage believers to live lives that are honorable and free from actions that would bring shame upon themselves or the Christian community. The apostle Paul exhorts the church in Corinth to avoid behaviors that would lead to shame, urging them to live in a manner worthy of their calling (1 Corinthians 6:18-20).

Theological Significance:
From a theological perspective, shame is understood as a consequence of sin that alienates individuals from God and others. It is a barrier to experiencing the fullness of God's grace and love. However, the Bible also presents a message of hope and redemption, emphasizing that through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, believers can be freed from shame and restored to a right relationship with God.

The removal of shame is a recurring promise in the prophetic literature, where God assures His people of restoration and honor. In Isaiah, God declares, "Instead of your shame, you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace, you will rejoice in your inheritance" (Isaiah 61:7).

Practical Implications:
For believers, understanding the concept of shame in the Bible encourages a life of integrity and obedience to God's commandments. It serves as a reminder of the importance of living in a way that honors God and reflects His holiness. Additionally, the promise of freedom from shame through Christ offers hope and encouragement to those who have experienced the weight of guilt and dishonor.

In summary, the biblical concept of shame underscores the moral and spiritual dimensions of human actions, highlighting the need for repentance and the transformative power of God's grace.954. bosh -- to be ashamed
... 1), disappointed (2), feel...shame (1), put me to shame (1), put them to shame
(1), put to shame (32), shame (1), shamed (3), shameful (1), shames (1), utterly ...
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The Test of Courage
... Many a time, when Paul taunted him with acting in a way to bring discredit upon
his name, he answered: "No man shames his name by trying to please God. ...
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The Battle of Life
... happy. It shames us, and cries in our hearts"You were not meant merely
to please yourselves, and be as the beasts which perish. ...
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Some Helps to Mourning
... Sin tramples upon God's law, slights his love, grieves his Spirit. Sin wrongs us;
sin shames us. Sin is a reproach to any people' (Proverbs 14:34). ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/10 some helps to mourning.htm

Hymn at Cock-Crow
... For 'tis a law that sin is done Before the herald of the sun To humankind
the dawn proclaims And with his cry the sinner shames. ...
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Notes
... Brisk from our couch let us arise! Hark to the cock's arousing cries! He chides
the sluggard's slumbrous ease, And shames his unconvincing pleas. ...
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Our Watchword
... proselyte! Even the archfiend shames us by his preserving industry, for he
goeth up and down in the earth seeking whom he may destroy! ...
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To Urban vi
... Such a man as this fears neither the devil nor his fellow-beings, but only his Creator;
he does not mind the detractions of the world, nor shames, nor insults ...
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To Monna Colomba in Lucca
... He had no regard to love of self nor fleshly joy, but abased Himself in pain, enduring
shames and insults, seeking the honour of the Father and our salvation. ...
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To Brother Matteo Di Francesco Tolomei of the Order of the ...
... despise consolations and joy in tribulations, and seek only in what way they can
conform them to Christ crucified, and nourish them on His shames and labours ...
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To the King of France
... His way is this: pains, shames, insults, injuries, and abuse; endurance in true
patience, hunger and thirst; He was satiate with shame, nailed and held upon ...
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Shames (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Shames (4 Occurrences). Jude 1 ... court. What will you
do in the end when your neighbor shames you? (WEB). Proverbs ...
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Gloom (29 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:13 raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shames; wandering stars,
to whom has been reserved the gloom of darkness for eternity. (DBY YLT RSV). ...
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Gluttons (3 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Proverbs 28:7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion
of gluttons shames his father. (WEB ASV YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Shamer (3 Occurrences)

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Shame (412 Occurrences)
... Psychology). Shamelessness is characteristic of abandoned wickedness (Philippians
3:19 Jude 1:13, margin "Greek: `shames' "). Manifestly ...
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Shameth (1 Occurrence)

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Astray (116 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Jude 1:13 wild waves of a sea, foaming out their own shames; stars going
astray, to whom the gloom of the darkness to the age hath been kept. (YLT). ...
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Companion (44 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs 28:7 Whoever keeps the law is
a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. ...
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Charges (58 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Proverbs 25:8 Don't be hasty in bringing charges to court. What
will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you? (WEB). ...
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Eternity (23 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Jude 1:13 raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shames; wandering
stars, to whom has been reserved the gloom of darkness for eternity. (DBY). ...
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