[Greek] αἰσχύνη (aischynē), [Latin] rubor, [Latin] confusio: shamefulness, what causes shame, disgrace, dishonesty; Lk.14:9, 2Cor.4:2, Php.3:19, Heb.12:2, Jud. 1:13, Rev.3:18
Scriptural passages are frequently highlighted in red as rubric
Background information:
Rubric: A rubric is a word or section of text traditionally written or printed in red ink for emphasis. The Latin rubor means red. Rubric orginates in Medievel illuminated manuscripts from the 13th century or earlier. Red letters were used to highlight initial capitals of psalms, section headings, and names of religious significance. Rubric has since become a term used in modern education jargon.
Greek Hellenism: This term means shame, dishonor, insult, be ashamed of, and sense of honor. Sophocles’ Trachiniae 66 states “That since your father has been gone so long, it is disgraceful for you to not to seek him.” Sophocles’ Trachiniae 597 states “Please keep my secret! Even shameful deeds, when done in darkness, never bring disgrace.” Euripides’ The Suppliants 164 states “I am ashamed to throw myself upon the ground and clasp your knees.”
Old Testament: This term, meaning disgrace and shame, comes from the shame brought about by God’s divine judgment. Sources and causes of shame can come from nakedness, indecency, desire, coveting, scorn, and idols.
And the man and his wife were both naked, but they were not ashamed (Gen.2:25). They will be turned back and be utterly put to shame, who trust in idols (Isa.42:17). And they will be an abhorrence to all mankind (Isa.66:24). Your tongue devises destruction (Psa.52:2). And I will lift up your skirts over your face, and show the nations your nakedness (Nah.3:5). You shall make for them linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh (Exo.28:42).
New Testament: This term means embarrassment, shameful, shameless, and shame. In His teaching on humility, Jesus speaks about the parable of the invited guests and host. By first assuming the lowest position, one will avoid embarrassment by having to move to a lower status. Paul’s ministry renounced the hidden things of enemies who hide, deceive, and falsify the Word. The enemies of God (and the cross) show their glory as their shame. Jesus endured the shame of the cross before receiving the triumph of glory. The false teachers are like wild waves foaming their shameless deeds (indecent behavior).
Scripture:
“And the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, ‘Give your place to this man,’ and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place.” Lk.14:9
This is Jesus’ teaching on humility. One must be willing to take to lower place first.
“While keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the say of the joy that lay before Him, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken His seat at the right of the throne of God.” Heb.12:2
Crucfixion was a gruesome form of execution for criminals and the Jews.
“Their end is destruction. Their god is their stomach; their glory is in their shame. Their minds are occupied with earthly kings. Php.3:19
Many conduct themselves as enemies of the cross.
Rubric, rubella, confusion
In Greek Hellenism, this term takes on a psychological meaning of shame, disgrace, and sense of honor (or lack thereof).
In the Old Testament, this term is primarily defined by the disgrace caused in one’s relationship of God. One become disgraced through God’s judgment.
Jesus’s teaching on humility allows us to potentially avoid the embarrassment of moving to a lower status. Crucifixion was an excruciating form of execution for slaves. Enemies and false teachers resort to deceit and hidden things. Their actions result in their shame.
Not surprisingly, redness (of embarrassment) is often associated with shame, dishonor, and folly. Such shameful actions are often confusing or filled with confusion.
Update: It has become a profound shame for the Afghan people for their government and army to completely surrender to the Taliban. Then we see the very shameful and confusing response of the Biden administration to this crisis in Afghanistan.