In the biblical context, the concept of being "disgraced" often refers to a state of shame, dishonor, or loss of respect due to actions that are contrary to God's commandments or societal norms. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings on the consequences of disgrace, both in the lives of individuals and nations.

Old Testament References

1. Adam and Eve: The first instance of disgrace in the Bible occurs in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve's disobedience to God's command not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil resulted in their shame and expulsion from the garden. Genesis 3:7 states, "Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves." Their awareness of their nakedness symbolizes the loss of innocence and the onset of disgrace.

2. Israel's Unfaithfulness: The nation of Israel experienced disgrace when they turned away from God to worship idols. In Jeremiah 2:26 , the prophet declares, "As the thief is disgraced when he is caught, so the house of Israel is disgraced—they, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets." This passage highlights the collective shame that comes from abandoning God's covenant.

3. David and Bathsheba: King David's adultery with Bathsheba and the subsequent murder of her husband Uriah brought personal disgrace upon him. Nathan the prophet confronted David, leading to his repentance. Psalm 51 is David's heartfelt plea for forgiveness, illustrating the path from disgrace to redemption.

New Testament References

1. Peter's Denial: The Apostle Peter experienced disgrace when he denied knowing Jesus three times during the events leading up to the crucifixion. In Luke 22:61-62 , it is recorded, "And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: 'Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.' And he went outside and wept bitterly." Peter's remorse and subsequent restoration by Jesus demonstrate the possibility of overcoming disgrace through repentance.

2. The Prodigal Son: In the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), Jesus tells of a young man who brings disgrace upon himself and his family by squandering his inheritance in reckless living. His return to his father, marked by humility and repentance, results in forgiveness and restoration, illustrating God's grace and mercy.

Theological Implications

Disgrace in the Bible is often linked to sin and the departure from God's will. It serves as a warning of the spiritual and social consequences of disobedience. However, the biblical narrative also emphasizes the possibility of redemption and restoration. Through repentance and faith, individuals can be restored to a place of honor and fellowship with God.

Practical Applications

Believers are encouraged to live lives that honor God, avoiding actions that lead to disgrace. Proverbs 11:2 advises, "When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom." This verse underscores the importance of humility and the pursuit of wisdom as safeguards against disgrace.

In summary, the Bible presents disgrace as a serious consequence of sin, yet it also offers hope for restoration through God's grace. The accounts and teachings within Scripture serve as both a warning and an encouragement to seek a life that honors God and upholds His commandments.(imp. & p. p.) of Disgrace.3469. momaomai -- to find fault with
... find fault with, slander. Cognate: 3469 (from 3470 ) -- find fault; (passive)
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422. anepaischuntos -- not to be put to shame
... the prefix, ). 422 ("not disgraced"), used only in 2 Tim 2:15, refers to
the (positive) result of being a of Scripture. [422 () is ...
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3680. oneidismos -- a reproach
... the situation () . See 3679 (). [3681 () focuses on the of being disgraced,
ie that goes along with bearing reproach.]. Word Origin ...
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3637. kalam -- to be humiliated
... Definition to be humiliated NASB Word Usage ashamed (6), bear her shame (1), blush
(2), brought us to dishonor (1), confounded (1), disgraced (1), dishonored (7 ...
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2659. chapher -- to be abashed or ashamed
... root Definition to be abashed or ashamed NASB Word Usage abashed (1), ashamed (1),
confounded (1), disgraced (1), disgraceful (1), embarrassed (2), humiliated ...
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Shame
... It may drive a man to do good or evil: it may drive him to do good; as when, rather
than come to shame, and be disgraced, soldiers will face death in battle ...
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The Champion of Origen, You See, the Encomiast of Pamphilus ...
... And you need not feel ashamed of changing your opinion; you are not of such fame
or authority as to feel disgraced by the confession of an error. ...
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Sermon
... It would be a wretched perversion of conscience to require of any man, condonation
of the infamous cruelties and treacheries which have disgraced our foes ...
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2 Cor. xi. 21
... one.". Why, "save one?" There was an ancient law that he who had received
more than the forty should be held disgraced amongst them. ...
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A Call to Judgment
... Some time later the boy returned and the father met him at the door to say, "You
must go away; you have disgraced my name and killed your mother and broken my ...
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Acts xvii. 32-34, xviii. 1
... What then, if this opinion should be in our favor? Is not the man attempting to
disgrace us himself more disgraced, when men give their opinion in our favor? ...
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Acts vi. 8
... annoyed you may be for his sake, yet not as if you were insulted: for it does not
follow because your boy has been ill-treated, that you are disgraced, but he ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xv acts vi 8.htm

Saint Helena and the Time of Constantine
... even before the fires of persecution had been quenched, there appeared that bitterness
which has always characterized and disgraced theological differences in ...
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Peter's Denial and Repentance.
... We are all alike in this: that we have fallen; we cannot any more with justice think
highly of ourselves; we have sinned and are disgraced in our own eyes. ...
/.../xviii peters denial and repentance.htm

Acts xiv. 14, 15
... abusing know of them: then, holding his peace until now, let him openly parade
(ekpompeueto) the reproach: even so, he himself is more disgraced than the other ...
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Disgraced (25 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Disgrace. Multi-Version Concordance Disgraced (25 Occurrences). ...
They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly. (WEB). ...
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Disgraceful (17 Occurrences)

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Disgrace (73 Occurrences)
... Psalms 6:10 May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn
back, they shall be disgraced suddenly. (Root in WEB NIV). ...
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Tobit
... Notwithstanding this loyalty to the religion of his fathers and the fact that he
buried Jewish corpses intended to be disgraced by exposure, he like other Jews ...
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Dishonest (33 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Dishonorable; shameful; indecent; unchaste;
lewd. 2. (a.) Dishonored; disgraced; disfigured. 3 ...
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Anaharath (1 Occurrence)
... Notwithstanding this loyalty to the religion of his fathers and the fact that he
buried Jewish corpses intended to be disgraced by exposure, he like other Jews ...
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Sudden (33 Occurrences)
... Psalms 6:10 May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they
shall be disgraced suddenly. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS NIV). ...
/s/sudden.htm - 15k

Shamed (91 Occurrences)
... God. (BBE). Psalms 6:10 May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They
shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly. (Root ...
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Dismayed (69 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Psalms 6:10 May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall
turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly. (WEB NAS NIV). ...
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Manasseh (140 Occurrences)
... and, moreover, gives to the person a name already too familiar with idolatrous
practices; for King Manasseh's 55 years of sovereignty were thus disgraced. ...
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