בּוּז
buz
“to despise”
Definition
to disrespect
a primitive root;
- to despise, hold in contempt, hold as insignificant 1a) (Qal) to despise, show despite toward
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
בּוּז appears 11 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
He who despises instruction will pay the penalty,but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
Do not speak to a fool,for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
As for the eye that mocks a fatherand scorns obedience to a mother,may the ravens of the valley pluck it outand young vultures devour it.
O that you were to me like a brotherwho nursed at my mother’s breasts!If I found you outdoors, I would kiss you,and no one would despise me.
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