Dictionary of Bible Themes A state of discomfort and shame, caused by a sense of guilt over something that has been said or done. John 13:6-8Embarrassment may be a sign of misunderstanding or mistrust See also Mark 2:16-17Mark 3:21 Jesus Christ's enemies approached the disciples knowing they would be embarrassed by the company he was keeping The family of Jesus Christ were embarrassed by what they were hearing about him. Deuteronomy 24:10-11Love includes not causing unnecessary embarrassment See also Embarrassment caused by another person 2 Kings 8:11Elisha's fixed gaze embarrassed Hazael who, as the following verses suggest, may already have had a guilty conscience. Judges 3:23-26Embarrassment may motivate actions 2 Kings 2:17Acts 10:28-29 Doing right may be embarrassing Mark 6:26-27See also Embarrassment may motivate wrong behaviour 5837 disguise5879 humiliation 5947 shame 6172 guilt 8754 fear |



