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G152 · Greek · New Testament
αἰσχύνη
aischynē
Noun, feminine
shame, disgrace

Definition

Aischynē (G152) is the standard Greek word for shame — the sense of disgrace and dishonor, whether felt internally or imposed externally. In the NT it describes the shame of those caught in sin (Philippians 3:19; Jude 13), the shame that Christ endured on the cross (Hebrews 12:2), and the shame believers will be rescued from at Christ's return.

Usage & Theological Significance

Hebrews 12:2 says Christ 'endured the cross, despising the aischynēn.' He took the full weight of human shame — public humiliation, nakedness, cursedness — and despised it. Not avoiding it, but treating it with contempt, because the joy set before him outweighed it. This is the ground of the believer's boldness: Jesus bore our shame so that we might stand unashamed before God.

Key Bible Verses

Hebrews 12:2 ...who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame [aischynēn], and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Philippians 3:19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame [aischynē], with minds set on earthly things.
Jude 13 wild waves of the sea, casting up the foam of their own shame [aischynēn]...
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
1 John 2:28 ...so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.

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