◄ 807. aschémoneó ►
Strong's Lexicon aschémoneó: To behave improperly, to act unbecomingly Original Word: ἀσχημονέω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: aschémoneó Pronunciation: ah-skay-mon-eh'-o Phonetic Spelling: (as-kay-mon-eh'-o) Definition: To behave improperly, to act unbecomingly Meaning: I act improperly, am unseemly, behave unbecomingly (or even dishonorably); perhaps: I consider (something) unseemly. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἀσχήμων (aschémōn), meaning "unseemly" or "improper." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to ἀσχημονέω, the concept of improper or shameful behavior can be found in Hebrew words such as בּוֹשׁ (bosh, Strong's H954), meaning "to be ashamed," and חָפֵר (chaphar, Strong's H2659), meaning "to be disgraced." Usage: The verb ἀσχημονέω is used in the New Testament to describe behavior that is considered inappropriate or indecent according to societal or moral standards. It implies actions that are not fitting or proper, often in the context of social or communal interactions. The term suggests a deviation from accepted norms of conduct, particularly in a way that might bring shame or dishonor. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, social conduct was governed by a set of norms and expectations that dictated proper behavior in various contexts, including public gatherings, family life, and religious practices. Acting "unseemly" or "improperly" could lead to social ostracism or dishonor. The early Christian communities, influenced by both Jewish and Greco-Roman values, emphasized the importance of living in a manner that reflected the teachings of Christ and upheld the integrity of the community. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 807 asxēmonéō (from 809 /asxḗmōn, "without proper shape, form") – to act unseemly (literally, "improperly"); (figuratively) to lack proper form and hence thought of as unseemly (indecent, unbecoming). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from aschémón Definition to act unbecomingly NASB Translation act unbecomingly (1), acting unbecomingly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 807: ἀσχημονέω ἀσχημονέω, ἀσχημόνω; (to be ἀσχήμων, deformed; τήν κεφαλήν ἀσχημονεῖν, of a bald man, Aelian v. h. 11, 4); to act unbecomingly ((Euripides), Xenophon, Plato, others.): 1 Corinthians 13:5; ἐπί τινα, toward one, i. e. contextually, to prepare disgrace for her, 1 Corinthians 7:36. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance behave unseemly. From askemon; to be (i.e. Act) unbecoming -- behave self uncomely (unseemly). see GREEK askemon Forms and Transliterations ασχημονει ασχημονεί ἀσχημονεῖ ασχημονειν ασχημονείν ἀσχημονεῖν ασχημονήσει ασχημονούσα ασχημονούσαν aschemonei aschemoneî aschēmonei aschēmoneî aschemonein aschemoneîn aschēmonein aschēmoneîn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 7:36 V-PNA GRK: δέ τις ἀσχημονεῖν ἐπὶ τὴν NAS: thinks that he is acting unbecomingly toward KJV: think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward INT: moreover anyone behaving unseemly to the 1 Corinthians 13:5 V-PIA-3S GRK: οὐκ ἀσχημονεῖ οὐ ζητεῖ NAS: does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek KJV: not behave itself unseemly, seeketh INT: not acts unseemly not seeks Strong's Greek 807 2 Occurrences ἀσχημονεῖ — 1 Occ. ἀσχημονεῖν — 1 Occ.