καταισχύνω (kataischýnō) — Confound

Greek word study: καταισχύνω (kataischýnō), Strong's G2617. to shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush

GreekStrong's G2617
Quick definition
Greek word
καταισχύνω (kataischýnō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G153 (αἰσχύνομαι);

KJV translation words: confound, dishonour, (be a-, make a-)shame(-d)

Where this word appears

Strong's G2617 is tagged on 13 words in 12 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 13:17 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:16.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

He may shame ×2will be put to shame ×2I was put to shame ×1dishonors ×1does make us ashamed ×1he dishonors ×1may be put to shame ×1put to shame ×1shall be put to shame ×1they may be ashamed ×1were ashamed ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

καταισχύνει ×3καταισχυνθήσεται ×2καταισχύνῃ ×2καταισχυνθῇ ×1καταισχυνθῶμεν ×1καταισχυνθῶσιν ×1καταισχύνετε ×1κατῃσχύνθην ×1κατῃσχύνοντο ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Corinthians ×5Romans ×32 Corinthians ×21 Peter ×2Luke ×1

Verses (all 12)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G153 αἰσχύνομαι (aischýnomai).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does kataischýnō (G2617) mean?

To shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush.

How is G2617 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2617 as: confound, dishonour, (be a-, make a-)shame(-d).

How often does καταισχύνω (kataischýnō) appear?

Strong's G2617 is tagged on 13 words in 12 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 13:17 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:16.