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Dishonour, in biblical terms, refers to the loss of respect, esteem, or dignity. It is often associated with actions or behaviors that are contrary to the teachings and commandments of God. The concept of dishonour is addressed throughout the Bible, highlighting the consequences of actions that bring shame or disgrace upon oneself or others.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, dishonour is frequently linked to disobedience to God's laws and commands. For instance, in the Ten Commandments, the call to "Honor your father and your mother" (
Exodus 20:12) implies that failing to do so results in dishonour. This commandment underscores the importance of respecting parental authority as a reflection of one's respect for God.
Dishonour 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 idolatry is seen as a profound dishonour to God, who is the source of true glory and honor.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, dishonour is often discussed in the context of moral and ethical behavior. The Apostle Paul addresses the issue in
Romans 1:24, where 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 highlights how sinful desires and actions lead to dishonour, both personally and communally.
Paul further elaborates on the theme of dishonour in
1 Corinthians 6:18-20, urging believers to flee from sexual immorality, which he describes as a sin against one's own body. He emphasizes that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and should be honored as such, implying that immoral actions bring dishonour to both the individual and God.
Dishonour in RelationshipsDishonour can also manifest in interpersonal relationships. In
Ephesians 5:33, Paul instructs, "However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband." The mutual respect and love between spouses are essential to maintaining honor in marriage. Failure to uphold these principles can lead to dishonour within the marital relationship.
Additionally,
James 2:6 warns against showing favoritism, stating, "But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?" This passage highlights the dishonour that arises from unjust treatment and discrimination against the less fortunate, emphasizing the need for equity and respect for all individuals.
Dishonour and RedemptionDespite the prevalence of dishonour 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 Peter 2:6-7, it is written, "For it stands in Scripture: 'See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.' To you who believe, then, this stone is precious." This promise assures believers that faith in Christ leads to honor and the removal of shame.
In summary, the biblical concept of dishonour encompasses a range of behaviors and attitudes that deviate from God's standards. It serves as a warning against actions that bring shame and a call to live in a manner that honors God and others.
Greek
818. atimazo -- to dishonor... From atimos; to render infamous, ie (by implication) contemn or maltreat -- despise,
dishonour, suffer shame, entreat shamefully. see GREEK atimos.
...2617. kataischuno -- to curse vehemently
... From kata and aischunomai; to shame down, ie Disgrace or (by implication) put to
the blush -- confound,dishonour, (be a-, make a-)shame(-d). see GREEK kata....
819. atimia -- dishonor
... dishonor, reproach, shame, vile. From atimos; infamy, ie (subjectively) comparative
indignity, (objectively) disgrace --dishonour, reproach, shame, vile....
Strong's Hebrew
3639. kelimmah -- insult, reproach, ignominy... confusion, dishonor, reproach, shame. From kalam; disgrace -- confusion,
dishonour,
reproach, shame. see HEBREW kalam. 3638, 3639. kelimmah. 3640 .
...7036. qalon -- ignominy, dishonor
... confusion, dishonor, ignominy, reproach, shame. From qalah; disgrace; (by implication)
the pudenda -- confusion,dishonour, ignominy, reproach, shame....
Library
Admitting that all These Things which do the Immortal Gods...
... Book V. 1 Admitting that all these things which do the immortal godsdishonour?
Admitting that all these things which do the immortal...
The Folly of Image Worship and ItsDishonour to Art.
... Against the Heathen. Section 13. The folly of image worship and itsdishonour
to art. Again, in worshipping things of wood and stone...
Prophets in their Country.
... But if it is general, it is not historically true; for Elijah did not sufferdishonour
in Tishbeth of Gilead, nor Elisha in Abelmeholah, nor Samuel in Ramathaim...
That God is not the Cause of Evils.
... says in the Epistle to the Romans, Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the
same lump to make one vessel unto honour and another untodishonour [2609] ?...
Do the Catholics or the Arians Take the Better Course to Assure...
... generation. See, then, how unwilling He was that thou shouldstdishonour
His Son"even so that He gave Him to be thy Judge. 101....
Letter of Julius to the Eusebians at Antioch.
... and he who has given judgment on a matter is dishonoured, if his sentence is examined
by others; consider, dearly beloved, who are they thatdishonour councils...
Fifth Proposition of Arminius
... illustration both of the freedom of his gratuitous grace towards the vessels of
glory and mercy, and of his justice towards the vessels ofdishonour and wrath....
A New Year's Benediction
... They are all off, seeing who can run away first, for they fear that they shall be
left to share in ourdishonour. But it is never so with our God....
Against Men who Embellish Themselves.
... But thesedishonour the reverence of age, the head covered with grey hairs.... I pity
the boys possessed by the slave-dealers, that are decked fordishonour....
A Section on the Writings of Pierius.
... 1280] He has a passage also in the book [1281] entitled, On the Gospel according
to Luke, from which it is possible to show that the honour ordishonour of the...
Thesaurus
Dishonour (22 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Dishonour (22 Occurrences). John 8:49 Jesus answered,
I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do
dishonour me.
...Honour (475 Occurrences)
... only? (KJV BBE). John 8:49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour
my Father, and ye dodishonour me. (KJV WEY BBE DBY YLT)....
Elisha (70 Occurrences)
... who came out and scoffed at him as a prophet of God: "Go up, thou bald head." The
judgment at once took effect, and God terribly visited thedishonour done to...
Disgraces (5 Occurrences)
... Disgraces (5 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 11:4 Every man praying or prophesying,
having the head covered, dothdishonour his head, (See NAS)....
Disgrace (73 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV NIV). 1 Corinthians 11:14 doth not even nature itself teach you, that
if a man indeed have long hair, adishonour it is to him? (See NIV)....
Ashamed (131 Occurrences)
... Psalms 35:26 Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice
at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame anddishonour that magnify...
Glorious (91 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye prudent in Christ:
we weak, but ye strong: ye glorious, but we indishonour. (DBY YLT)....
Grind (12 Occurrences)
... to powder. (KJV DBY WBS). James 2:6 But *you* have putdishonour upon the
poor man. Yet is it not the rich who grind you down? Are...
Wooden (18 Occurrences)
... 2 Timothy 2:20 But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels,
but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some todishonour. (DBY)....
Impurity (42 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:24 For this reason, in accordance with their own depraved cravings, God
gave them up to uncleanness, allowing them todishonour their bodies among...
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