Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  5000 Humanity  »  5760 Human attitudes and behaviour  »  5843 embarrassment

A state of discomfort and shame, caused by a sense of guilt over something that has been said or done.

Embarrassment may be a sign of misunderstanding or mistrust

John 13:6-8 See also Mark 2:16-17 Jesus Christ's enemies approached the disciples knowing they would be embarrassed by the company he was keeping; Mark 3:21 The family of Jesus Christ were embarrassed by what they were hearing about him.

Love includes not causing unnecessary embarrassment

Deuteronomy 24:10-11

Embarrassment caused by another person

See also

2 Kings 8:11 Elisha's fixed gaze embarrassed Hazael who, as the following verses suggest, may already have had a guilty conscience.

Embarrassment may motivate actions

Judges 3:23-26; 2 Kings 2:17

Doing right may be embarrassing

Acts 10:28-29

Embarrassment may motivate wrong behaviour

Mark 6:26-27

See also

5836  disgrace
5879  humiliation
5947  shame
6172  guilt
8754  fear