Dictionary of Bible Themes Shame and dishonour that can arise from sin and idolatry. The exile of Israel brought disgrace upon God's name. God's people may suffer disgrace for the sake of Jesus Christ. Examples of disgrace Joshua 7:1-5,11-15Brought on Israel 1 Samuel 17:23-26As the result of Achan stealing what was dedicated to God: Psalms 44:9-19as the result of Goliath's boasting Psalms 6:10; 35:4,26; 40:14; 44:15; 70:2; 71:13; 83:17-18when God no longer acted on Israel's behalf Brought on Israel's enemies Genesis 3:8-10Sin brings disgrace See also Psalms 52:1Proverbs 13:5; 14:35; 18:3 Jeremiah 3:25 Daniel 9:7-8 Hosea 4:7 Romans 2:23-24 Jeremiah 23:38-40 False prophets disgraced Isaiah 45:16See also Idolaters disgraced Exodus 32:25Isaiah 1:29 Jeremiah 2:26-28 Hosea 10:6 Proverbs 6:32-33 See also The sexually immoral disgraced Genesis 34:1-7Leviticus 20:17 Deuteronomy 22:21 Judges 19:22-24; 20:4-7 2 Samuel 11:2-5; 12:14; 13:12-14,22 Genesis 30:22-23 Barrenness could bring disgrace 1 Samuel 1:6Luke 1:25 Ezekiel 36:20-21 The exile brought disgrace upon God's name See also Nehemiah 1:3; 2:17Jeremiah 22:22; 51:51 Lamentations 5:1-2 Hebrews 11:26 God's people may suffer disgrace for the sake of Jesus Christ See also Matthew 5:11-12Acts 5:41 Hebrews 13:13 pp Lk 6:22-23 1 Peter 2:21; 4:1,13; 5:10See also 5225 barrenness5838 disrespect 5843 embarrassment 5878 honour 5879 humiliation 5947 shame 6020 sin 6236 sexual sin 7215 exile, the |
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