The term "unseemly" is used in the Bible to describe actions, behaviors, or appearances that are inappropriate, indecent, or not in accordance with accepted standards of morality and propriety. In the context of Scripture, it often refers to conduct that is not fitting for a believer in Christ, as it contradicts the virtues and character expected of those who follow God's commandments.

Biblical References:

1. Romans 1:27 : "Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error." In this passage, the Apostle Paul uses the term "indecent acts" to describe behaviors that are contrary to God's design for human relationships. The unseemly actions mentioned here are a result of turning away from God's truth and embracing sinful desires.

2. 1 Corinthians 13:5 : "It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs." In this well-known chapter on love, Paul describes the characteristics of true, godly love. The phrase "it is not rude" can be understood as love not behaving in an unseemly manner. Love, as defined by Scripture, is considerate and respectful, avoiding any conduct that would be inappropriate or offensive.

3. 1 Corinthians 7:36 : "But if any man thinks he is acting improperly toward his virgin, and if she is past her youth and it must be so, let him do as he wishes; he is not sinning; they should get married." Here, Paul addresses concerns about propriety in relationships. The term "acting improperly" is related to behaving in an unseemly way, particularly in the context of engagement and marriage. Paul advises that if a man feels he is not conducting himself appropriately, marriage is a suitable and honorable solution.

Theological Implications:

In the biblical worldview, unseemly behavior is not merely a breach of social etiquette but a reflection of a heart that is not aligned with God's will. The call for believers is to live in a manner worthy of the gospel, exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit, which includes love, kindness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Unseemly actions are often rooted in selfishness, pride, or a disregard for others, which are contrary to the selfless love exemplified by Christ.

Practical Application:

Christians are encouraged to examine their lives and conduct to ensure they are not engaging in unseemly behavior. This involves being mindful of how one's actions affect others and striving to reflect the character of Christ in all interactions. The pursuit of holiness and the desire to honor God should guide believers in avoiding anything that is unseemly, thereby serving as a witness to the transformative power of the gospel.1. (a.) Not seemly; unbecoming; indecent.

2. (adv.) In an unseemly manner.

809. aschemon -- shapeless, ie fig. unseemly
... unseemly. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: aschemon Phonetic Spelling:
(as-kay'-mone) Short Definition: unseemly, indecent Definition: unseemly ...
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807. aschemoneo -- to act unbecomingly
... unbecomingly. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: aschemoneo Phonetic Spelling:
(as-kay-mon-eh'-o) Short Definition: I act improperly, unseemly Definition: I ...
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808. aschemosune -- unseemliness
... aschemosune Phonetic Spelling: (as-kay-mos-oo'-nay) Short Definition: unseemliness,
shame, nakedness Definition: unseemly behavior, unseemliness, indecency ...
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January 10. "Charity Doth not Behave Itself Unseemly" (I. Cor. ...
... JANUARY 10. "Charity doth not behave itself unseemly" (I. Cor. xiii. 5).
"Charity doth not behave itself unseemly" (I. Cor. xiii.5). ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /january 10 charity doth not.htm

Of Divers Unseemly Practices that Follow them that Lack the Work ...
... HERE BEGINNETH THE THREE AND FIFTIETH CHAPTER Of divers unseemly practices
that follow them that lack the work of this book. Of ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the three and 4.htm

But is it Only Poets whom You have Thought Proper to Allow to ...
... Book IV. 35 But is it only poets whom you have thought proper to allow
to invent unseemly? But is it only poets whom you have ...
/.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/35 but is it only.htm

He is not Ashamed, Moreover, to Say, in Addition to These ...
... Chapter LXXXV. He is not ashamed, moreover, to say, in addition to these
statements that the unseemly? He is not ashamed, moreover ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen against celsus/chapter lxxxv he is not.htm

The Divorce of Israel.
... separated herself from Christ, her husband, without having received the bill of
divorcement, but afterwards when there was found in her an unseemly thing, and ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/19 the divorce of israel.htm

His Union with the Body is Based Upon his Relation to Creation as ...
... For man also, as I said before, is a part of the whole.4. Thus it is not at all
unseemly that the Word should be in man, while all things are deriving from Him ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/section 42 his union with.htm

The Human Race Then was Wasting
... to evade the law, since it had been laid down by God because [213] of the transgression,
and the result was in truth at once monstrous and unseemly.3. For it ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/section 6 the human race.htm

Fruits and the Two Works.
... 6. Charity doth not behave itself unseemly. ... Praise is comely when flowing
from a heart full of love, but a wild hurrahing is unseemly. ...
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Whether Six Daughters are Fittingly Assigned to Gluttony?
... Objection 1: It would seem that six daughters are unfittingly assigned to gluttony,
to wit, "unseemly joy, scurrility, uncleanness, loquaciousness, and ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether six daughters are fittingly.htm

The Analysis
... "Doth not behave itself unseemly.". Unselfishness . . ... "Love doth not behave itself
unseemly." Politeness has been defined as love in trifles. ...
/.../drummond/the greatest thing in the world and other addresses/the analysis.htm

Unseemly (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Not seemly; unbecoming; indecent. 2. (adv.) In
an unseemly manner. Multi-Version Concordance Unseemly (9 Occurrences). ...
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Unseemliness (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The quality or state of being unseemly; unbecomingness.
Multi-Version Concordance Unseemliness (4 Occurrences). ...
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Thinketh (17 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man thinketh that he behaveth himself unseemly toward
his virgin 'daughter', if she be past the flower of her age, and if need so ...
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Unseen (18 Occurrences)

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Virginity (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any one think that he behaves unseemly to his virginity,
if he be beyond the flower of his age, and so it must be, let him do what he ...
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Writeth (26 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 24:1 When a man taketh a wife, and marrieth her, then it shall be, if
she find no favor in his eyes, because he hath found some unseemly thing in ...
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Willeth (14 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:36 and if any one doth think 'it' to be unseemly to his virgin,
if she may be beyond the bloom of age, and it ought so to be, what he willeth ...
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Writes (4 Occurrences)
... 24:1 When a man taketh a wife, and marrieth her, then it cometh to pass, if she
find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some unseemly thing in her ...
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Indecency (2 Occurrences)
... 24:1 When a man taketh a wife, and marrieth her, then it cometh to pass, if she
find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some unseemly thing in her ...
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Indecent (3 Occurrences)
... 24:1 When a man taketh a wife, and marrieth her, then it cometh to pass, if she
find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some unseemly thing in her ...
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