Atimázō — G818

Definition

verb

to render infamous, i.e. (by implication) contemn or maltreat

Usually translated as

suffer shame, entreat shamefully, despise, dishonour

Origin

from G820

• átimos (G820)

Occurrences

Atimázō occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), John (1), Acts (1), Romans (1), James (1)

• Luke 20:11 — And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully (ἀτιμάσαντες), and sent him away empty.
• John 8:49 — Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do (ἀτιμάζετέ) dishonour me.
• Acts 5:41 — And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame (ἀτιμασθῆναι) for his name.
• Romans 1:24 — Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to (ἀτιμάζεσθαι) dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
• James 2:6 — But ye have despised (ἠτιμάσατε) the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?