μισέω

miseōVerbG3404

to hate

From: from a primary (hatred);

Short Definition

to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less

Full Lexicon Entry

to hate: with accusative of person(s); pass.,; pass. As the Heb. *שָׂנֵא *is sometimes found with the modified sense of indifference to or relative disregard for one thing in comparison with another so prob. μ. in the foll.: , " (LXX) .
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׂנֵא

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

37 times

Appears 37 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
9
Luke
7
Matthew
6
1 John
5
Revelation
3

Key Passages

  • 1 John 2:9
  • John 12:25
  • John 3:20
  • Luke 21:17
  • Matthew 5:44

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