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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5843 embarrassment
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
5000 Humanity
5760 Human attitudes and behaviour
5843 embarrassment
5843 embarrassment
5843 embarrassment
A state of discomfort and shame, caused by a sense of guilt over something that has been said or done.
Embarrassment may be a sign of misunderstanding or mistrust
Jn 13:6-8 See also Mk 2:16-17 Jesus Christ’s enemies approached the disciples knowing they would be embarrassed by the company he was keeping; Mk 3:21 The family of Jesus Christ were embarrassed by what they were hearing about him.
Love includes not causing unnecessary embarrassment
Embarrassment caused by another person
See also 2Ki 8:11 Elisha’s fixed gaze embarrassed Hazael who, as the following verses suggest, may already have had a guilty conscience.Embarrassment may motivate actions
Doing right may be embarrassing Ac 10:28-29
Embarrassment may motivate wrong behaviour Mk 6:26-27
See also
| 5836 | disgrace |
| 5879 | humiliation |
| 5947 | shame |
| 6172 | guilt |
| 8754 | fear |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
