# 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: [disgrace](../other/disgrace.md) **·** [honor](../other/honor.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 04:10-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/04/10)
* [1 Samuel 20:32-34](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/20/32)
* [2 Corinthians 06:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2co/06/08)
* [Ezekiel 22:6-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/22/06)
* [John 08:48-49](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/08/48)
* [Leviticus 18:6-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/lev/18/06)