Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
indecent
Usage: ἀσχήμων, -ον (ἀ- neg., σχῆμα) [in LXX: Gen.34:7 (נְבָלָה), Deu.24:1 (עֶרְוָה), Wis.2:20, Da TH Sus 1:63, 2Ma.9:2 * ;] __1. shapeless. __2. uncomely, unseemly: 1Co.12:23.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G809
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
7
Strong's G809 Quick Answer
Strong's G809 ἀσχήμων (aschemon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. aschemon (as-khay'-mone) adj. 1. (properly) shapeless 2. (figuratively) inelegant It has 7 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include uncomely. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- aschemon (as-khay'-mone) adj. 1. (properly) shapeless 2. (figuratively) inelegant
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 7 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- uncomely
Meaning and Definition
aschemon (as-khay'-mone) adj. 1. (properly) shapeless 2. (figuratively) inelegant [from G1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G2192 (in the sense of its congener G4976)] KJV: uncomely Root(s): G1, G2192 See also: G4976
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G809. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G809 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render aschemon, 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.
uncomely
1 Corinthians 12:23
How Strong's G809 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 4 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G809 (ἀσχήμων) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 9:2 — ἀσχήμονα
- Deuteronomy 24:1 — ἄσχημον
- Genesis 34:7 — ἄσχημον
- Wisdom of Solomon 2:20 — ἀσχήμονι
Strong's G809 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 G809 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
Strong's G809 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the sons of Jacob came from the plain; and when they heard, the men were deeply pained, and it was very grievous to them, because the man wrought folly in Israel, having lain with the daughter of Jacob, and so it must not be.
And if anyone should take a wife, and should dwell with her, then it shall come to pass if she should not have found favor before him, because he has found some unbecoming thing in her, that he shall write for her a bill of divorcement, and give it into her hands, and he shall send her away out of his house.
Strong's G809 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
For he had entered the city called Persepolis, and went about to rob the temple, and to hold the city; whereupon the multitude running to defend themselves with their weapons put them to flight; and so it happened, that Antiochus being put to flight of the inhabitants returned with shame.
Let us condemn him with a shameful death: For by his own saying he shall be respected.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G809.
And the sons of Jacob came from the plain; and when they heard, the men were deeply pained, and it was very grievous to them, because the man wrought folly in Israel, having lain with the daughter of Jacob, and so it must not be.
And if anyone should take a wife, and should dwell with her, then it shall come to pass if she should not have found favor before him, because he has found some unbecoming thing in her, that he shall write for her a bill of divorcement, and give it into her hands, and he shall send her away out of his house.
And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
For he had entered the city called Persepolis, and went about to rob the temple, and to hold the city; whereupon the multitude running to defend themselves with their weapons put them to flight; and so it happened, that Antiochus being put to flight of the inhabitants returned with shame.
Let us condemn him with a shameful death: For by his own saying he shall be respected.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G809, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Daniel 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Book 151 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G809 FAQ
What does aschemon (ἀσχήμων) mean?
Aschemon (Strong's G809) is a Greek word most simply glossed "uncomely". aschemon (as-khay'-mone) adj. 1. (properly) shapeless 2. (figuratively) inelegant
How many times is aschemon (ἀσχήμων) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G809 across 7 books.
Where can I study aschemon (ἀσχήμων) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G809 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate aschemon (ἀσχήμων)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as uncomely. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G809 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G809, with linked reader references where each row is available.