Dishonors in the biblical context refer to actions, attitudes, or conditions that bring shame, disgrace, or disrespect, particularly in relation to God, others, or oneself. The concept of dishonor is woven throughout Scripture, highlighting the importance of living a life that upholds honor and integrity according to God's standards.

Dishonor to God

Dishonoring God is a grave matter in the Bible, as it reflects a lack of reverence and obedience to the Creator. The Israelites were repeatedly warned against idolatry and disobedience, which were seen as acts of dishonor. In Malachi 1:6, God expresses His displeasure with the priests who failed to honor Him: "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me? says the LORD of Hosts to you priests who despise My name."

Dishonor in Family Relationships

The Bible places significant emphasis on honoring one's parents, as seen in the Ten Commandments: "Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you" (Exodus 20:12). Dishonoring parents is condemned and seen as a serious offense. Proverbs 20:20 warns, "Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness."

Dishonor in Society

Dishonor can also manifest in societal interactions. The Bible calls for respect and honor among individuals, regardless of social status. Romans 12:10 instructs believers to "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another." Dishonoring others, through slander, deceit, or injustice, is contrary to the biblical call to love one's neighbor.

Dishonor and Personal Conduct

Personal conduct that leads to dishonor is addressed in various biblical passages. Sexual immorality, for instance, is frequently associated with dishonor. In 1 Corinthians 6:18, believers are urged to "Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body." Such actions not only dishonor the individual but also the body, which is considered a temple of the Holy Spirit.

Dishonor and Consequences

The Bible often links dishonor with consequences, both temporal and eternal. Proverbs 11:2 states, "When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom." This highlights the principle that dishonor, often rooted in pride and arrogance, leads to disgrace, while humility and honor bring wisdom and favor.

Restoration from Dishonor

Despite the severity of dishonor, the Bible also offers hope for restoration. Through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, individuals can be restored to a place of honor before God. Isaiah 61:7 promises, "Instead of your shame, you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace, you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours."

In summary, the Bible presents dishonor as a serious issue that affects one's relationship with God, family, and society. It calls believers to live honorably, reflecting the character of Christ in all aspects of life.7034. qalah -- to be lightly esteemed or dishonored
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be lightly esteemed or dishonored NASB Word
Usage degraded (2), dishonors (1), inferior (1), lightly esteemed (2). ...
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Honour and Glory unto Him.
... It means separation. God's call to His people is to stand aloft from all
which dishonors His Son. This means much in our days. How ...
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Christ Glorified as the Builder of his Church
... him; he is baptized, he honors Christ Another comes, perhaps an unconscious infant,
one who is incapable of faith; or hath no faith; he dishonors God, he ...
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Article iii: of Love and the Fulfilling of the Law.
... If any one doubts whether sins are remitted him, he dishonors Christ, since he judges
that his sin is greater or more efficacious than the death and promise of ...
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The Patience of Christ.
... opened not His mouth. All the buffetings, shame, dishonors, griefs, pains
and sorrows He patiently endured. Oh! the patience of ...
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Paul and his Requests for Prayer (Continued)
... Boldness is not rudeness. Roughness dishonors boldness. It is as gentle as a mother
with a babe, but as fearless as a lion standing before a foe. ...
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1 Cor. Iv. 10
... not only have fallen very far behind you, but even, as persons doomed to death,
that is, condemned convicts, spend our lives entirely in dishonors, and dangers ...
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The Revelation of the Old Testament in Writing.
... Church. We call it false, since it dishonors the truth of God; and we refuse
to tolerate a theology that starts from such premises. ...
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Flee Away, My Beloved, and be Thou Like to a Roe or to a Young ...
... than that of the Bridegroom, either for self or for any other creature, and who
can will nothing except His glory, seeing something which dishonors Him, cries ...
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Whether Reviling Consists in Words?
... that, Reviling denotes the dishonoring of a person, and this happens in two ways:
for since honor results from excellence, one person dishonors another, first ...
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Whether Backbiting is Suitably Defined as the Blackening of ...
... Now from the fact that one man openly utters words against another man, he would
appear to think little of him, so that for this reason he dishonors him, so ...
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Dishonors (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Dishonors (6 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 11:4 Every man
praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head. ...
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Prophesying (58 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 11:4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered,
dishonors his head. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS). ...
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Praying (71 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 11:4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered,
dishonors his head. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS). ...
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Dishonour (22 Occurrences)

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Unveiled (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 11:5 But every woman praying or prophesying with her head unveiled
dishonors her head. For it is one and the same thing as if she were shaved. ...
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Wears (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wears (6 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 11:4 A man who wears
a veil when praying or prophesying dishonors his Head; (WEY). ...
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Treats (7 Occurrences)
... Micah 7:6 For the son dishonors the father, the daughter rises up against her mother,
the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; a man's enemies are the ...
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Exactly (26 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 11:5 but a woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered
dishonors her Head, for it is exactly the same as if she had her hair cut short. ...
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Dishonoring (1 Occurrence)

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Dishonor (47 Occurrences)
... to treat with indignity, or as unworthy in the sight of others; to stain the character
of; to lessen the reputation of; as, the duelist dishonors himself to ...
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