# dishonor, dishonorable

## Definition:

The term “dishonor” means to do something that is disrespectful to someone. This can also cause that person shame or disgrace.

* The term “dishonorable” describes an action that is shameful or that causes someone to be dishonored.
* Sometimes “dishonorable” is used to refer to objects that are not useful for anything important.
* Children are commanded to honor and obey their parents. When children disobey, they dishonor their parents. They are treating their parents in a way that does not honor them.
* The Israelites dishonored Yahweh when they worshiped false gods and practiced immoral behavior.
* The Jews dishonored Jesus by saying that he was possessed by a demon.
* This could be translated as to “not honor” or to “treat with no respect.”
* The noun “dishonor” could be translated as “disrespect” or “loss of honor.”
* Depending on the context, “dishonorable” could also be translated as “not honorable” or “shameful” or “not worthwhile” or “not valuable.”

(See also: [honor](../kt/honor.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Corinthians 4:10](rc://en/tn/help/1co/04/10)
* [1 Samuel 20:34](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/20/34)
* [2 Corinthians 6:8-10](rc://en/tn/help/2co/06/08)
* [Ezekiel 22:7](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/22/07)
* [John 8:48](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/08/48)
* [Leviticus 18:8](rc://en/tn/help/lev/18/08)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H1540, H2490, H2781, H3637, H3639, H5006, H5034, H6172, H6173, H7034, H7043, G08180, G08190, G08200, G26170
