ὀλιγωρέω

oligōreōVerbG3643

to despise

From: from a compound of G3641 (ὀλίγος) and ("care");

Short Definition

to have little regard for, i.e. to disesteem

Full Lexicon Entry

to esteem lightly, think little of: with genitive, (LXX)
LXX Usage: (מָאַס)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 12:5

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