Let's talk about this. The Bible makes mention of women who are "shamefaced". What exactly does this mean? I have some ideas, but it's always good to garner opinions of others.
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Let's talk about Shamefaced women...
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Yeah I looked it up and it said, "bashful (towards men... ?), reverent or awe (towards God) or modest". Aidos, Greek.
But if what you're saying is true, so God wants all women to be shy... or ashamed?
Hmmm......
But if what you're saying is true, so God wants all women to be shy... or ashamed?
Hmmm......
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BFine
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It depends on the context of the sentence.... or how the word is used etc.
shamefaced is rarely found in most bibles as the word has been replaced
by it's other meanings--modest, shamed/ashamed etc
There are many words that have different meanings... it depends on the context or the way it is
used.
For example: humble
Has more than one meaning or definition...
Humble: not proud or arrogant -
having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience
being low in rank or status--lowly
being low in height or size
shamefaced is rarely found in most bibles as the word has been replaced
by it's other meanings--modest, shamed/ashamed etc
There are many words that have different meanings... it depends on the context or the way it is
used.
For example: humble
Has more than one meaning or definition...
Humble: not proud or arrogant -
having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience
being low in rank or status--lowly
being low in height or size
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It's only translated once, in the bible as shamefacedness. A couple other times it's translated as "reverence" in Hebrews 12:28 for instance.
I found this however. Quite interesting: Aidos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Apparently, aidos was a Greek goddess of shame and modesty. I never knew that!
"Aidos (Ancient Greek: Αἰδώς was the Greek goddess of shame, modesty, and humility. Aidos, as a quality, was that feeling of reverence or shame which restrains men from wrong. It also encompassed the emotion that a rich person might feel in the presence of the impoverished, that wealth was more a matter of luck than merit."
Hmmm, so does this mean that a wealthy person is supposed to view their riches as "luck" (when there is no such thing) rather than a result of working hard, prosperity, etc.?
I found this however. Quite interesting: Aidos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Apparently, aidos was a Greek goddess of shame and modesty. I never knew that!
"Aidos (Ancient Greek: Αἰδώς
was the Greek goddess of shame, modesty, and humility. Aidos, as a quality, was that feeling of reverence or shame which restrains men from wrong. It also encompassed the emotion that a rich person might feel in the presence of the impoverished, that wealth was more a matter of luck than merit."Hmmm, so does this mean that a wealthy person is supposed to view their riches as "luck" (when there is no such thing) rather than a result of working hard, prosperity, etc.?
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Are you suspicious of all successful and well off people?
I hope you don't wear make up. Because that would not be "shamefaced".
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TruthSeeker2012
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I agree. Some people have acquired their money through evil ways and some spend their money in evil ways and on evil things.
God bless.
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TruthSeeker2012
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Like clothes and make up?
For shame (pardon the pun).
Some people have a huge wardrobe of clothing, new clothing they never wear. What a waste, it can clothe the needy and those who are cold. And makeup is Egyptian cultural not Biblical. Christian women should not wear makeup IMHO.
God bless.
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Why don't they teach the poor prosperity instead? You can give them things, but giving a man a fish will not feed him for a lifetime.
Christian women shouldn't wear make-up? Uh-oh... I smell another thread coming on...
BTW, so is embalming. So I assume you mean christians ought to not embalm their corpses, correct? Just clarifying.
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TruthSeeker2012
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Some people are poor due to mental and/or physical challenges. Many poor people want to work and feed themselves but are unable to due to mental damage or physical damage. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater MF.
I have read about embalming in Gen 50:3, but where in Bible does it say it's a practice that Christians should do? Can you please show me? Do you mean because Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father?
God bless.
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Where in the bible does it say a Christian should use the internet, post on crappy message boards or drive cars? Nowhere. Guess that's out.
I guess people are incapable of thinking for themselves. I don't know why God gave (some people) a brain, since it's clear we're never supposed to USE them.
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Where in the bible does it say a Christian should use the internet, post on crappy message boards or drive cars? Nowhere. Guess that's out.
I guess people are incapable of thinking for themselves. I don't know why God gave (some people) a brain, since it's clear we're never supposed to USE them.
Can you please answer my question? Thanks.
God bless.
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I answered your post by pointing to another absurdity. If you cannot link the two, that is your problem.
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Strider1002
For when I am weak, then I am strong.
People should be modest when blessed with riches. All blessings come from God, as the Bible says. Sorry I don't have a reference, it's somewhere in the NT...
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JRSut1000
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In going back to the original topic of 'shamefacedness' one poster mentioned that its shy or bashful around men. The opposite would be brash/bold/brazen which is not a good quality for women with husbands or even women without husbands. I am friendly with other men, but I am not bold or flirtateous. I'm rather shy around other men actually, I am careful how I present myself to them. I think a huge temptation for women (of any age) is to be showy so that men can say 'hey thats a beautiful, sexy woman'. We want that, especially if we dont have our own man yet or if our man doesnt give us that sort of attention to details of our appearance. But it's no excuse, we arent meant to be brash and bold and trying to get mens attention. It's not just about the way we dress, it's about the attitude of the heart and in the way we speak as well.
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BFine
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*I'm I suspicious of all successful/well off people?
I'm speaking of the ones I know (I use to be in society circles)
Many of them(who I know) attained their wealth and or success by ungodly ways.
Make-up...
Even if I did wear make-up I would still be shamefaced (modest/decent)...because I wouldn't over use it or use the wrong colors(that don't compliment me) or put weird designs or occult symbols on my face with make-up--like I have seen on faces of the people who are into the "dark arts".
Besides...
People who wear too much make-up, not only is it unattractive-- too much make-up isn't good for the skin either.
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Once again you have ran and hid from my questions because you were unable to answer my questions.
God bless.
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