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dishonor, dishonors, dishonored, dishonorable, lightly esteemed

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."
  • A person who is "lightly esteemed" is dishonored by people who refuse to give him the honor he deserves.

(See also: disgrace, honor)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H1540, H2490, H2781, H3637, H3639, H5006, H5034, H6172, H6173, H7034, H7036, H7043, G818, G819, G820, G2617