καταφρονέω

kataphroneōVerbG2706

to despise

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G5426 (φρονέω);

Short Definition

to think against, i.e. disesteem

Full Lexicon Entry

to think little of, despise: with genitive.
LXX Usage: for בָּגַד, בּוּז, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
2
Matthew
2
1 Corinthians
1
2 Peter
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:22
  • 1 Timothy 4:12
  • 1 Timothy 6:2
  • 2 Peter 2:10
  • Hebrews 12:2

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