5843 embarrassment
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 13:6-8

Embarrassment may be a sign of misunderstanding or mistrust

See also

Mark 2:16-17
Mark 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 24:10-11

Love includes not causing unnecessary embarrassment

See also

Embarrassment caused by another person

2 Kings 8:11

Elisha's fixed gaze embarrassed Hazael who, as the following verses suggest, may already have had a guilty conscience.

Judges 3:23-26

Embarrassment may motivate actions

2 Kings 2:17
Acts 10:28-29

Doing right may be embarrassing

Mark 6:26-27

See also

Embarrassment may motivate wrong behaviour

5837 disguise
5879 humiliation
5947 shame
6172 guilt
8754 fear
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