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Lexicon :: Strong's G2706 - kataphroneō

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καταφρονέω
Transliteration
kataphroneō (Key)
Pronunciation
kat-af-ron-eh'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:631,421

Strong’s Definitions

καταφρονέω kataphronéō, kat-af-ron-eh'-o; from G2596 and G5426; to think against, i.e. disesteem:—despise.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x

The KJV translates Strong's G2706 in the following manner: despise (9x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x
The KJV translates Strong's G2706 in the following manner: despise (9x).
  1. to contemn, despise, disdain, think little or nothing of

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
καταφρονέω kataphronéō, kat-af-ron-eh'-o; from G2596 and G5426; to think against, i.e. disesteem:—despise.
STRONGS G2706:
καταφρονέω, καταφρόνω; future καταφρονήσω; 1 aorist κατεφρόνησα; (from Herodotus down); to contemn, despise, disdain, think little or nothing of: with the genitive of the object (Buttmann, § 132, 15), Matthew 6:24; Matthew 18:10; Luke 16:13; Romans 2:4; 1 Corinthians 11:22; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Timothy 6:2; 2 Peter 2:10; Hebrews 12:2.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
6:24; 18:10
Luke
16:13
Romans
2:4
1 Corinthians
11:22
1 Timothy
4:12; 6:2
Hebrews
12:2
2 Peter
2:10

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2706 matches the Greek καταφρονέω (kataphroneō),
which occurs 9 times in 9 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 6:24 -

“No one can serve two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:10 -

“See to it that you don’t despise one of these little ones, because I tell you that in heaven their angels continually view the face of my Father in heaven.[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:13 -

“No servant can serve two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:4 -

Or do you despise the riches of his kindness, restraint, and patience, not recognizing[fn] that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 11:22 -

Don’t you have homes in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What should I say to you? Should I praise you? I do not praise you in this matter!

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:12 -

Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love,[fn] in faith, and in purity.

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 6:2 -

Let those who have believing masters not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but serve them even better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved.[fn]

Teach and encourage these things.

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:2 -

keeping our eyes on Jesus,[fn] the pioneer and perfecter[fn] of our faith. For the joy that lay before him,[fn] he endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:10 -

especially those who follow the polluting desires of the flesh and despise authority.

Bold, arrogant people! They are not afraid to slander the glorious ones;

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