Lexicon
ὀνειδισμός
oneidismos
G3680
G:N-M Greek

reproach

5
Occurrences
3
Books
Greek
Language

oneidismos denotes public dishonor or abuse borne by a person, whether feared, endured, or accepted.

The occurrences consistently concern dishonor or hostile abuse directed at someone: it may be a danger to avoid, public treatment to endure, or a burden associated with Christ. The plural form in Romans 15:3 presents such attacks as falling upon a person, while the singular and plural forms elsewhere refer to the same kind of adverse treatment.

Senses in use

  1. Dishonor or abuse directed at a person · dominant

    In 1 Timothy 3:7, the accusative singular stands in the outcome to be avoided after having a good testimony from outsiders; the APB renders the clause "so that he may not fall into reproach." In Hebrews 10:33, the dative plural occurs with public exposure and affliction, while Hebrews 11:26 and Hebrews 13:13 present a singular burden connected with Christ that is valued or borne; Romans 15:3 has nominative plural attacks that "fell on me."

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "reproach" and "reproaches" throughout these verses, including public exposure, a burden borne, and hostile words that fell on someone. These renderings confirm the verses' overall presentation rather than isolate every contribution of the Greek noun.

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