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In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Thus the Lord has done to me, in the days in which He looked upon me to take away my disgrace among men." <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men. <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> “Thus the Lord has dealt with me, in the days when He looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “This is the way the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked with favor upon me, to take away my disgrace among people.” <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220This is the way the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked with favor upon me, to take away my disgrace among men.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “This is the way the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked with favor upon me, to take away my disgrace among men.” <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “This is the way the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked upon me to take away my disgrace among men.” <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “This is how the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked with favor on me, to take away my disgrace among men.” <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “The Lord has done this for me. He has looked with favor in these days to take away my disgrace among the people.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Lord has done this for me. He has looked with favor in these days to take away my disgrace among the people.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thus hath the Lord done unto me in the days wherein he looked upon me, to take away my reproach among men. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "What the Lord has done for me will keep people from looking down on me." <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thus hath the Lord done unto me in the days wherein he looked upon me, to take away my reproach among men. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "The Lord has done this for me now. He has removed my public disgrace." <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Now at last the Lord has helped me," she said. "He has taken away my public disgrace!" <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> "This is what the Lord did for me when he looked favorably on me and took away my public disgrace." <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.? <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> "This is what the Lord has done for me at the time when he has been gracious to me, to take away my disgrace among people." <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my disgrace among people." <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Thus has the Lord dealt with me," she said, "now that He has graciously taken away my reproach among men." <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> “Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my reproach among men.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “Thus the LORD has done to me, in days in which He looked on [me], to take away my reproach among men.” <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Thus the Lord has done to me, in the days in which He looked upon me to take away my disgrace among men." <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Thus hath the Lord done to me, in days in which He looked upon me, to take away my reproach among men.' <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> That so has the Lord done to me in days which he looked upon, to take away my reproach among men.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he hath had regard to take away my reproach among men. <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “For the Lord did this for me, at the time when he decided to take away my reproach among men.” <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> “So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “This is what the Lord has done for me when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The Lord has done these things to me in the days that he has been mindful of me, to remove my reproach among men. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “THE LORD JEHOVAH has done these things for me in the days in which he regarded me to take away my reproach among the children of men”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Thus has the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he has looked with regard upon me, to take away my reproach among men.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> That the Lord so hath done unto me, in the days in which He condescended to take away my reproach among men. <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he looked upon me to take away my reproach among men.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> it is the Lord, said she, who has thus favour'd me, at the time when he took care to remove the reproach I was under among men. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Thus has the Lord dealt with me," she said, "now that He has graciously taken away my reproach among men." <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> "Thus hath the Lord done to me in the days wherein He looked upon me, to take away my reproach among men!" <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> saying, the Lord hath thus dealt with me in the days wherein he looked upon me to take away my reproach among men. <a href="/parallel/luke/1-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=211" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Gabriel Foretells John's Birth</a> …24After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared, 25<a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">“The Lord</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: pepoiēken (V-RIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">has done</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: Houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">this</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">for me.</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">In</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmerais (N-DFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">these days</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hais (RelPro-DFP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/1896.htm" title="1896: epeiden (V-AIA-3S) -- To looked upon, regarded. And other moods and persons of the same tense; from epi and eido; to regard.">He has shown me favor</a> <a href="/greek/851.htm" title="851: aphelein (V-ANA) -- To take away, smite off. From apo and haireomai; to remove.">and taken away</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3681.htm" title="3681: oneidos (N-ANS) -- Reproach, disgrace. Probably akin to the base of onoma; notoriety, i.e. A taunt.">disgrace</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">among</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpois (N-DMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">the people.”</a> 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/30-23.htm">Genesis 30:23</a> and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said. <a href="/1_samuel/1-6.htm">1 Samuel 1:6-7</a> Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her viciously to taunt her. / And this went on year after year. Whenever Hannah went up to the house of the LORD, her rival taunted her until she wept and would not eat. <a href="/isaiah/54-1.htm">Isaiah 54:1</a> “Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/4-1.htm">Isaiah 4:1</a> In that day seven women will take hold of one man and say, “We will eat our own bread and provide our own clothes. Just let us be called by your name. Take away our disgrace!” <a href="/genesis/21-6.htm">Genesis 21:6-7</a> Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.” / She added, “Who would have told Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.” <a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">1 Samuel 2:1-2</a> At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. / There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. <a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Psalm 113:9</a> He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah! <a href="/isaiah/61-7.htm">Isaiah 61:7</a> Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation, they will rejoice in their share; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs. <a href="/isaiah/62-4.htm">Isaiah 62:4</a> No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. <a href="/jeremiah/31-13.htm">Jeremiah 31:13</a> Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow. <a href="/zephaniah/3-19.htm">Zephaniah 3:19</a> Behold, at that time, I will deal with all who afflict you. I will save the lame and gather the scattered; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth. <a href="/malachi/3-12.htm">Malachi 3:12</a> “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25</a> But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus. <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Luke 2:7</a> And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. <a href="/luke/2-11.htm">Luke 2:11</a> Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Thus has the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.hath.<a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a> But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.<a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Genesis 21:1,2</a> And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken… <a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Genesis 25:21</a> And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.to take.<a href="/genesis/30-23.htm">Genesis 30:23</a> And she conceived, and bare a son; and said, God hath taken away my reproach:<a href="/1_samuel/1-6.htm">1 Samuel 1:6</a> And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.<a href="/isaiah/4-1.htm">Isaiah 4:1</a> And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/malachi/2-13.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/hosea/14-2.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/matthew/27-44.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/1-4.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-72.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/luke/14-9.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/luke/1-30.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/luke/7-42.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/luke/9-26.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/luke/1-51.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/1-78.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div>1. <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a> 67. <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a> 76. <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The Lord has done this for me. This phrase reflects Elizabeth's recognition of God's direct intervention in her life. In the biblical context, barrenness was often seen as a sign of divine disfavor or personal failure. Elizabeth's acknowledgment of the Lord's action highlights her faith and understanding that her pregnancy is a miraculous act of God. This mirrors other biblical instances where God intervenes in the lives of women who were previously barren, such as Sarah (<a href="/genesis/21.htm">Genesis 21:1-2</a>) and Hannah (<a href="/1_samuel/1-19.htm">1 Samuel 1:19-20</a>), emphasizing God's sovereignty and ability to fulfill His promises.In these days The timing of Elizabeth's pregnancy is significant. It occurs during a period of heightened messianic expectation among the Jewish people. The phrase "in these days" suggests a specific divine timing, aligning with God's redemptive plan. This period is marked by Roman occupation and a longing for deliverance, setting the stage for the coming of the Messiah. Elizabeth's pregnancy, therefore, is not just a personal blessing but part of a larger divine narrative.He has shown me favor The concept of divine favor is central to the biblical narrative. Favor, or grace, is often associated with God's unmerited kindness and blessing. Elizabeth's experience of favor is reminiscent of Mary, who is also described as having found favor with God (<a href="/luke/1-30.htm">Luke 1:30</a>). This favor is not just about personal blessing but is connected to God's larger salvific purposes. It underscores the theme of God's grace being extended to the humble and faithful.and taken away my disgrace among the people. In the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, childlessness was often viewed as a social stigma and a source of personal shame. Elizabeth's reference to "disgrace" highlights the societal pressures and personal anguish associated with barrenness. By granting her a child, God not only fulfills her personal longing but also restores her honor in the community. This act of removing disgrace is a recurring theme in Scripture, where God lifts the downtrodden and vindicates the righteous, as seen in the stories of Leah (<a href="/genesis/29-31.htm">Genesis 29:31</a>) and Rachel (<a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Genesis 30:22-23</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elizabeth.htm">Elizabeth</a> The wife of Zechariah, a priest, and a relative of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Elizabeth is described as righteous and blameless, yet she was barren until God intervened. 2. <a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a> A priest of the division of Abijah, husband to Elizabeth. He was visited by the angel Gabriel, who announced that Elizabeth would bear a son, John the Baptist. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to God, who intervenes in Elizabeth's life, showing her favor and removing her disgrace. 4. <a href="/topical/d/disgrace_among_the_people.htm">Disgrace among the people</a> In the cultural context of the time, barrenness was often seen as a sign of divine disfavor or personal failure, leading to social stigma. 5. <a href="/topical/f/favor.htm">Favor</a> The Greek word used here is "charis," which can mean grace, kindness, or favor. It signifies God's unmerited favor towards Elizabeth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_and_sovereignty.htm">God's Timing and Sovereignty</a> God's intervention in Elizabeth's life reminds us that His timing is perfect. We may face periods of waiting or disgrace, but God is sovereign and works all things for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_removal_of_disgrace.htm">The Removal of Disgrace</a> Elizabeth's account illustrates that God can remove our shame and disgrace. In Christ, we are given a new identity, free from the burdens of past failures or societal judgments. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_testimony.htm">The Power of Testimony</a> Elizabeth's declaration, "The Lord has done this for me," is a powerful testimony of God's work in her life. We are encouraged to share our testimonies to glorify God and encourage others. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_waiting.htm">Faithfulness in Waiting</a> Despite her barrenness, Elizabeth remained faithful and righteous. Her account encourages us to remain steadfast in faith, trusting in God's promises even when they seem delayed.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1</a> <a href="/q/which_biblical_woman_shows_faith,_strength.htm">Who exemplifies faith and strength among biblical women?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_virgin_mary.htm">Who was the Virgin Mary?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_skeptics_view_coniah's_fate_change.htm">How do skeptics reconcile Jeremiah 22:24-27's prophecy against Coniah with his later release and royal favor in Babylon (2 Kings 25:27-30)?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_annunciation.htm">What is the Annunciation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) To take away my reproach among men.--The words express in almost their strongest form the Jewish feeling as to maternity. To have no children was more than a misfortune. It seemed to imply some secret sin which God was punishing with barrenness. So we have Rachel's cry, "Give me children, or else I die" (<a href="/genesis/30-1.htm" title="And when Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said to Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.">Genesis 30:1</a>); and Hannah's "bitterness of soul" when "her adversary provoked her to make her fret" (<a href="/context/1_samuel/1-6.htm" title="And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.">1Samuel 1:6-10</a>). <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“The Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. has done πεποίηκεν (pepoiēken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. [this] Οὕτως (Houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). for me. μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. In ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [these] days ἡμέραις (hēmerais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. He has shown me favor ἐπεῖδεν (epeiden) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1896.htm">Strong's 1896: </a> To looked upon, regarded. And other moods and persons of the same tense; from epi and eido; to regard. and taken away ἀφελεῖν (aphelein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_851.htm">Strong's 851: </a> To take away, smite off. From apo and haireomai; to remove. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. disgrace ὄνειδός (oneidos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3681.htm">Strong's 3681: </a> Reproach, disgrace. Probably akin to the base of onoma; notoriety, i.e. A taunt. among ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the people.” ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. 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