"also spelled ἀτιμάω and ἀντιμόω, to dishonor, slight, Jn. 8:49; Rom. 2:23; Jas. 2:6; to treat with indignity, Mk. 12:4; Lk. 20:11; Acts 5:41; to abuse, debase, Rom. 1:24*"
Definition and meaning
also spelled ἀτιμάω and ἀντιμόω, to dishonor, slight, Jn. 8:49; Rom. 2:23; Jas. 2:6; to treat with indignity, Mk. 12:4; Lk. 20:11; Acts 5:41; to abuse, debase, Rom. 1:24*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀτιμάζω
Historical context
Luke wrote as a historian addressing a Greek audience. He carefully interviewed eyewitnesses and arranged events in order. The social and economic realities he describes — Roman taxation, Jewish religious hierarchy, the marginalization of women and the poor — are consistent with first-century Judea under Roman administration.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of atimazo (G818) across the King James Bible.
And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.
Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?
But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
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Common questions
Strong's G818 (atimazo) is a Greek word that means: also spelled ἀτιμάω and ἀντιμόω, to dishonor, slight, Jn. 8:49; Rom. 2:23; Jas. 2:6; to treat with indignity, Mk. 12:4; Lk. 20:11; Acts 5:41; to abuse, debase, Rom. 1:24* It appears 6 times in the King James Bible.
The word atimazo (G818) appears 6 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G818 is atimazo, a Greek word defined as: also spelled ἀτιμάω and ἀντιμόω, to dishonor, slight, Jn. 8:49; Rom. 2:23; Jas. 2:6; to treat with indignity, Mk. 12:4; Lk. 20:11; Acts 5:41; to abuse. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
atimazo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.