Lexical Definition
ἀσχημονέω aschēmonéō (as-kay-mon-eh'-o) to act improperly G:V
from ἀσχήμων
behave self uncomely (unseemly).
- to be (i.e. act) unbecoming
Usage: 5 forms in 7 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀσχημονεῖν | to be behaving improperly | 1Cor.7.36 |
| ἀσχημονεῖ | acts unbecomingly | 1Cor.13.5 |
| ασχημονούσαν | indecent | LXX.Ezek.16.39 |
| ασχημονούσα | disgraced | LXX.Ezek.23.29 |
| indecent | LXX.Ezek.16.7 • LXX.Ezek.16.22 | |
| ασχημονήσει | you shall be disgraced | LXX.Deut.25.3 |
Abbott-Smith
ἀσχημονέω, -ῶ (< ἀσχήμαων), [in LXX: Ez 16:7, 22, 39 23:29 (עֶרְיָה); De 25:3 (קלה ni.)*;]
to act unbecomingly, behave dishonourably: I Co 13:5; seq. ἐπί, I Co 7:36 (MM, s.v.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Deuteronomy | 25:3 |
| Ezekiel | 16:7 · 16:22 · 16:39 · 23:29 |
| 1 Corinthians | 7:36 · 13:5 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀσχημονέω-ονέω,
behave unseemly, disgrace oneself, [Refs 5th c.BC+]: with participle, [Refs 1st c.AD+] —passive, πολλὰ ἀσχημονέωονεῖται many unseemly things are done, [Refs 1st c.BC+]