Strong's Lexicon anepaischuntos: Unashamed, not ashamed Original Word: ἀνεπαίσχυντος Word Origin: From the negative particle "a" (meaning "not") and "epaischunomai" (meaning "to be ashamed") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "anepaischuntos," the concept of being unashamed can be related to Hebrew words like "בּוֹשׁ" (bôsh, Strong's H954), which means "to be ashamed" or "to feel shame." The absence of shame in the Hebrew context often relates to righteousness and trust in God. Usage: The term "anepaischuntos" is used to describe a state of being unashamed or without shame. It conveys a sense of confidence and integrity, particularly in one's actions or beliefs. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the idea of standing firm in one's faith and convictions without fear of disgrace or embarrassment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, honor and shame were significant cultural values. Being unashamed was associated with maintaining one's honor and reputation in society. For early Christians, who often faced persecution and social ostracism, being "unashamed" was a powerful affirmation of their steadfastness in faith and their commitment to the Gospel, despite external pressures to conform or deny their beliefs. HELPS Word-studies 422 anepaísxyntos (from 1 /A "not" and 1870/epais 422/anepais [422 (anepaísxyntos) is a rare word and "very seldom occurs in the ancient world. It does not appear in classical Greek at all" (CBL).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and epaischunomai Definition not to be put to shame NASB Translation does not need to be ashamed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 422: ἀνεπαίσχυντοςἀνεπαίσχυντος, ἀνεπαίσχυντον (alpha privative and ἐπαισχύνω) (Vulg.inconfusibilis), hating no cause to be ashamed: 2 Timothy 2:15. ((Josephus, Antiquities 18, 7, 1); unused in Greek writings (Winer's Grammar, 236 (221)).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unashamed, that needeth not to be ashamed. From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of a compound of epi and aischunomai; not ashamed, i.e. Irreprehensible: --that needeth not to be ashamed. see GREEK a see GREEK epi see GREEK aischunomai Forms and Transliterations ανεπαισχυντον ανεπαίσχυντον ἀνεπαίσχυντον anepaischunton anepaischynton anepaíschyntonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |