# disgrace, disgraceful #

## Facts: ##

The term "disgrace" refers to a loss of honor and respect.

* When a person does something sinful, it can cause him to be in a state of disgrace or dishonor.
* The term "disgraceful" is used to describe a sinful act or the person who did it.
* Sometimes a person who is doing good things is treated in a way that causes him disgrace or shame.
* For example, when Jesus was killed on a cross, this was a disgraceful way to die. Jesus had done nothing wrong to deserve this disgrace.
* Ways to translate "disgrace" could include "shame" or "dishonor."
* Ways to translate "disgraceful" could include "shameful" or dishonoring."

(See also: [dishonor](../other/dishonor.md), [honor](../other/honor.md), [shame](../other/shame.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Timothy 03:6-7](en/tn/1ti/help/03/06)
* [Genesis 34:6-7](en/tn/gen/help/34/06)
* [Hebrews 11:23-26](en/tn/heb/help/11/23)
* [Lamentations 02:1-2](en/tn/lam/help/02/01)
* [Psalms 022:6-8](en/tn/psa/help/22/06)