G809: ἀσχήμων
aschḗmōn · “indecent”
Definition
properly, shapeless, i.e. (figuratively) inelegant
KJV translates it as: uncomely
Word origin: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (in the sense of its congener G4976 (σχῆμα));
Extended definition
ἀσχήμων, -ον
(ἀ- neg., σχῆμα) [in LXX: Gen.34:7 (נְבָלָה), Deu.24:1 (עֶרְוָה), Wis.2:20, Da TH Sus 1:63, 2Ma.9:2 * ;]
1. shapeless.
2. uncomely, unseemly: 1Co.12:23.†
(AS)
(ἀ- neg., σχῆμα) [in LXX: Gen.34:7 (נְבָלָה), Deu.24:1 (עֶרְוָה), Wis.2:20, Da TH Sus 1:63, 2Ma.9:2 * ;]
1. shapeless.
2. uncomely, unseemly: 1Co.12:23.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G809 is translated
- unpresentable parts ×1
Bible verses with G809 (aschḗmōn)
Aschḗmōn appears in 1 verse.
- 1 Corinthians 12:23
And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.