ἀμελέω

ameleōVerbG0272

to neglect

From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G3199 (μέλω);

Short Definition

to be careless of

Full Lexicon Entry

(a) absol., to be careless, not to care: (b) with genitive, to be careless of, to neglect: (see MM, VGT, ).
LXX Usage: (מָרָה) (בַּעַל), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
2
1 Timothy
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 4:14
  • Hebrews 2:3
  • Hebrews 8:9
  • Matthew 22:5

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