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Strong's G149 αἰσχρόν (aischron)

Aischron means “shame” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H149 — adrazda (“diligently”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G149
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G149 Quick Answer

Strong's G149 αἰσχρόν (aischron) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. aischron (ai-skhron') adj. 1. a shameful thing, i.e. of improper conduct [neuter of G150] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include shame, thing, and things. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
aischron (ai-skhron') adj. 1. a shameful thing, i.e. of improper conduct [neuter of G150]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
shame, thing, and things

Meaning and Definition

aischron (ai-skhron') adj. 1. a shameful thing, i.e. of improper conduct [neuter of G150] KJV: shame Root(s): G150

Original Word
αἰσχρόν
Transliteration
aischron
Derivation
Root: αἰσχρός R1: 150
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G149. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

shameful

Usage: αἰσχρός, -ά, όν (αἶσχος, shame, disgrace), [in LXX: Gen.41:3 ff. (רַע, רֹעַ), Jdth.12:12, al. ;] base, shameful: 1Co.11:6 14:35, Eph.5:12, Tit.1:11 (MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)

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How Strong's G149 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render aischron, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G149 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.

Strong's G149 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G149 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 11:6 KJV

For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.

1 Corinthians 14:35 KJV

And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

Ephesians 5:12 KJV

For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G149.

1 Corinthians 11:6 New Testament, KJV
For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.
1 Corinthians 14:35 New Testament, KJV
And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
Ephesians 5:12 New Testament, KJV
For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G149, grouped by book.

1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G149 FAQ

What does aischron (αἰσχρόν) mean?

Aischron (Strong's G149) is a Greek word most simply glossed "shame". aischron (ai-skhron') adj. 1. a shameful thing, i.e. of improper conduct [neuter of G150]

How many times is aischron (αἰσχρόν) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G149 across 2 books.

Where can I study aischron (αἰσχρόν) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G149 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate aischron (αἰσχρόν)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as shame, thing, and things. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.