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Strong's G821 ἀτιμόω (atimoo)

Atimoo means “handle shamefully” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H821 — ashmurah (“watch”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G821
Language Greek
Linked Usages 14
Books 7

Strong's G821 Quick Answer

Strong's G821 ατιμόω (atimoo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. atimoo (at-ee-moh'-o) v. 1. to maltreat [from G820, used like G818] It has 14 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include shamefully. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
atimoo (at-ee-moh'-o) v. 1. to maltreat [from G820, used like G818]
Usage
14 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
shamefully

Meaning and Definition

atimoo (at-ee-moh'-o) v. 1. to maltreat [from G820, used like G818] KJV: handle shamefully Root(s): G820, G818

Original Word
ατιμόω
Transliteration
atimoo
Derivation
Root: ἀτιμάζω R1: 820 R2: 818
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G821. 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)

to disgrace

Usage: ἀτιμόω, -ῶ (ἄτιμος), [in LXX chiefly for בָּזָה ;] = ἀτιμάζω, to dishonour, treat with indignity: Mrk.12:4, Rec.† (AS)

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How Strong's G821 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render atimoo, 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.

shamefully Mark 12:4

How Strong's G821 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 13 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G821 (ατιμόω) appears 13 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G821 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 G821 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Mark 12:4 KJV

And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.

Strong's G821 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

13 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

1 Kingdoms 2:30 Septuagint / Brenton

Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel, I said, Thy house and the house of thy father shall pass before me forever: but now the Lord says, That be far from me; for I will only honor them that honor me, and he that sets me at nought shall be despised.

1 Kingdoms 15:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And Saul and all the people saved Agag alive, and the best of the flocks, and of the herds, and of the fruits, of the vineyards, and of all the good things; and they would not destroy them: but every worthless and refuse thing they destroyed.

1 Chronicles 19:5 Septuagint / Brenton

And there came men to report to David concerning the men: and he sent to meet them, for they were greatly disgraced: and the king said, Dwell in Jericho until your beards have grown, and return.

Usage Excerpts

First 14 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G821.

1 Kingdoms 2:30 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel, I said, Thy house and the house of thy father shall pass before me forever: but now the Lord says, That be far from me; for I will only honor them that honor me, and he that sets me at nought shall be despised.
1 Kingdoms 15:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Saul and all the people saved Agag alive, and the best of the flocks, and of the herds, and of the fruits, of the vineyards, and of all the good things; and they would not destroy them: but every worthless and refuse thing they destroyed.
1 Chronicles 19:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And there came men to report to David concerning the men: and he sent to meet them, for they were greatly disgraced: and the king said, Dwell in Jericho until your beards have grown, and return.
Jeremiah 22:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The wind shall tend all thy shepherds, and thy lovers shall go into captivity; for then shalt thou be ashamed and disgraced because of all thy lovers.
Jeremiah 22:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Coniah is dishonored as a good-for-nothing vessel; for he is thrown out and cast forth into a land which he knew not.
Jeremiah 38:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
How long, O disgraced daughter, wilt thou turn away? for the Lord has created safety for a new plantation: men shall go about in safety.
Lamentations 1:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
All her people groan, Seeking bread: They have given their desirable things for meat, To restore their soul: Behold, Lord, and look; For she is become dishonored.
Ezekiel 16:54 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
that thou mayest bear thy punishment, and be dishonored for all that thou hast done in provoking me to anger.
Ezekiel 16:59 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thus saith the Lord; I will even do to thee as thou hast done, as thou hast dealt shamefully in these things to transgress my covenant.
Ezekiel 17:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
As I live, saith the Lord, verily in the same place where the king is that made him king, who dishonored my oath, and who broke my covenant, shall he die with him in the midst of Babylon.
Ezekiel 17:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Whereas he has profaned the oath so as to break the covenant, when, behold, I engaged his hand, and he has done all these things to him, he shall not escape.
Ezekiel 17:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord; As I live, surely mine oath which he has profaned, and my covenant which he has transgressed, I will even recompense it upon his head.
Obadiah 1:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Arise ye, and let us rise up against her to war.
Mark 12:4 New Testament, KJV
And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G821, grouped by book.

1 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Obadiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G821 FAQ

What does atimoo (ἀτιμόω) mean?

Atimoo (Strong's G821) is a Greek word most simply glossed "handle shamefully". atimoo (at-ee-moh'-o) v. 1. to maltreat [from G820, used like G818]

How many times is atimoo (ἀτιμόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 14 linked usages for Strong's G821 across 7 books.

Where can I study atimoo (ἀτιμόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G821 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate atimoo (ἀτιμόω)?

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

Does Strong's G821 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 13 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G821, with linked reader references where each row is available.