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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.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 6:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 6:24 - “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 18:10

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:10 - “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 16:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:13 - “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:4

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:4 - Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 11:22

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 11:22 - Don’t you have homes to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God by humiliating those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? Certainly not in this matter!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 4:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:12 - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 6:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 6:2 - Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare[fn] of their slaves. These are the things you are to teach and insist on.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:2 - fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 2:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:10 - This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the flesh[fn] and despise authority. Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to heap abuse on celestial beings;
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