Lexical Definition
ἀσχήμων aschḗmōn (as-kay'-mone) indecent G:A
from Α (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of ἔχω (in the sense of its congener σχῆμα)
uncomely.
- properly, shapeless, i.e. (figuratively) inelegant
Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀσχήμονα | unpresentable | 1Cor.12.23 |
| άσχημον | an indecent | LXX.Gen.34.7 • LXX.Deut.24.1 |
Abbott-Smith
ἀσχήμων, -ον (< ἀ- neg., σχῆμα), [in LXX: Ge 34:7 (נְבָלָה), De 24:1 (עֶרְוָה), Wi 2:20, Da TH Sus 63, II Mac 9:2*;]
1. shapeless.
2. uncomely, unseemly: I Co 12:23.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 34:7 |
| Deuteronomy | 24:1 |
| 1 Corinthians | 12:23 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀσχήμων-ων, ον,
genitive ονος, (σχῆμα) misshapen, ugly, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II unseemly, shameful, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II.2 of persons, ἀ. γενέσθαι to be indecorous, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__III adverb -νως[Refs 1st c.BC+]: superlative -έστατα very meanly, [Refs 5th c.BC+]