[Greek] ἐντρέπω (entrepō), [Latin] vereor, [Latin] revereor, [Latin] irreprehensibilis, [Latin] confundere: to stand in awe: to put to shame, to invert, to respect, to confound, to reverence, to make ashamed, to feel respect for, to turn in; Mt.21:37, Mk.12:6, Lk.18:2,4, 1Cor.4:14, 2Thess.3:14, Tit.2:8, Heb.12:9
Background information:
Greek Hellenism: This term means to turn about, to make one turn, to hesitate, to fell misgivings, to turn toward to, to give heed to, to reverse, to respect, to show reverence, and to shame.
Polybius’ Histories 31.2: “To the ambassadors of the Gauls in Asia they granted autonomy, on condition that they remained within their dwellers, and went on to warlike expeditions beyond their frontiers.”
Sophocles’ Ajax 90: “You there, Ajax, once I again I call you! Why do show so little regard for your city?”
Plato’s Crito 52c: “And moreover even at your trial you might have offered exile as your penalty. But then you put on airs and said you were not disturbed if you must die. And now you are not ashamed to think of those words, and you do not respect us and the laws.”
Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannus 724: “Pay them no regard.”
Old Testament: This term, related to several Hebrew terms, means to shame, to confound, to insult (humiliate), to humble, to be humble, to be contrite, and to dishonor.
New Testament: This term means to respect, to make ashamed, and to be ashamed. Jesus presents the parable of the tenants, a story of the wicked tenants rejecting the landowner’s son and servants. For purposes of brevity, I will exclude mention of the parable of the tenants.
The produce represents the good works demanded by God. Paul, as a concerned parent, educates and corrects his congregation. The earthly fathers are given their due respect. Those who do not obey the Word must be put to shame. One’s good character and conduct will put to rest (shame) any criticism from other.
Scripture:
1Cor.4:14: “I am writing you this not to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.”
2Thess.3:14: “If anyone does not obey our word as expressed in this letter, take note of this person not to associate with him, that he may be put to shame.”
Lk.18:2: There was a judge in a certain town who neither feared God nor respected any human being.
Tit.2:7-8: Show yourself as a model of good deeds and sound speech that cannot be criticized, so that the opponent will be put to shame without anything bad to say about us.
Heb.12:9: We had our earthly fathers to discipline us and we respected them. Should we not then submit all the more to the Father.
Entropy: This is a measure of the degree of disorder or uncertainty in a system. The 2nd Law of Thermodynamics states that the energy state of system moves from a state of order to a state of disorder over time. The process will cease when an equilibrium of energy states has been achieved.
Etymology: This term literally means “turning in upon oneself.” This inward turning (en-) provides a time of self-reflection and allowing one to examine one’s actions. This self-reflection can involve shame, humbleness, remorse, or reverence. This inward turning often allows for conversion. Entropy is a measure of disorder (reduction of order).
“Entropy makes things fall, but life (and God) ingeniously rigs the game so that when they do they often fall into place.”
John Tooby
“If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God you’ll be at rest.”
Corrie ten Boom
Conclusion:
Entropy, reverence, revere, confound, confounding, reprehensible
It is interesting to note that turning inward, disorder, and reducing are related. Turning inward in self reflection may cause one to feel small or humbled. One can feel troubled or disordered (out of sorts).
It is significant to note that the process of turning inward (self-reflection) may involve shame, remorse, humbleness, hesitation, fear, and reverence. On the other hand, having no shame means doing whatever one wants, not caring what others think.
This term, used both positively and negatively, quite frequently appears in the Old Testament culture. This term is very relatable to poor, humble, and vulnerable people. Interestingly, having a humbleness in heart and contriteness often leads to a favorable relationship with God.
1Cor.4:14: Paul, in a constructive manner, uses shame in order to correct his congregation. Paul acts like a loving father.
2Thess.3:14: Paul calls upon the Thessalonians not to be remiss in doing good. Those who does not obey this word are to be shamed and ostracized. Some of the Thessalonians are acting in a disorderly way.
Tit.2:7-8: This will cause the adversary against to be ashamed or identified with error.
Heb.12:9: We must also endure the trials as discipline as God treats you as sons (and daughters).
Interestingly, thermodynamic laws have a similarity with the spiritual life. A person, who turns inward to draw upon his own powers (abilities), will ultimately face spiritual weakness and emptiness. On the other hand, one, who humbles (decreases) himself and seeks outward help from God, will find spiritual strength.
Update: Pope Francis (and his inner circle), in their “outreach” to the LGBTQ community, continually fail to point our sinful nature of homosexuality and same-sex unions. These clergy are not stating traditional Church teachings and Jesus’ command to sin no more (Jn.8:11). They have no respect for Church teachings and Jesus’ commands.
Pope Francis and his inner circle are not respecting (telling the truth about) the LGBTQ community. These clergy are putting these people eternal soul in mortal peril by saying that this lifestyle is permitted by God.
The LGBTQ community often get upset by traditional Catholic and Christian beliefs. Rather than being told the truth, many perceive the Church is being hateful and intolerant.
Gender ideology advocates and transgenders also get upset by traditional Catholic teachings believing the God created only two genders.
It is shameful that many bishops in Ireland are welcoming Fr. James Martin’s plans to bless same-sex unions.