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Lexicon :: Strong's H936 - bûz

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בּוּז
Transliteration
bûz
Pronunciation
booz
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 213

Strong’s Definitions

בּוּז bûwz, booz; a primitive root; to disrespect:—contemn, despise, × utterly.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x

The KJV translates Strong's H936 in the following manner: despise (10x), contemned (1x), utterly (inf. for emphasis) (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x
The KJV translates Strong's H936 in the following manner: despise (10x), contemned (1x), utterly (inf. for emphasis) (1x).

  1. to despise, hold in contempt, hold as insignificant

    1. (Qal) to despise, show despite toward

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
בּוּז bûwz, booz; a primitive root; to disrespect:—contemn, despise, × utterly.
STRONGS H936: Abbreviations
† I. [בּוּז] verb despise (Late Hebrew id.) —
Qal Perfect 3rd person masculine singular בַּז Zechariah 4:10 (compare Köi. 439); 3rd person plural בָּ֑זוּ Proverbs 1:7; Imperfect יָבוּז Proverbs 23:9; 3rd person feminine singular וְתָבֻז Proverbs 30:17; 2nd person masculine singular תָּבוּז (Jussive) Proverbs 23:22; plural יָבוּזוּ Proverbs 6:30; Songs 8:7; יָבֻזוּ Songs 8:1; Infinitive absolute בּוֺז Songs 8:7; Participle Proverbs 11:12 + 2 times; — despise, shew despite toward (Wisdom Literature & poetry) with accusative Proverbs 1:7; with Infinitive + ל Proverbs 30:17; elsewhere followed by ל + noun, Proverbs 6:30; Proverbs 11:12; Proverbs 13:13; Proverbs 14:21; Proverbs 23:9, 22; Songs 8:1, 7 (twice in verse); Zechariah 4:10.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Proverbs

1:7; 1:7; 6:30; 6:30; 11:12; 11:12; 13:13; 14:21; 23:9; 23:9; 23:22; 23:22; 30:17; 30:17

Song of Songs

8:1; 8:1; 8:7; 8:7; 8:7

Zechariah

4:10; 4:10

H936

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H936 matches the Hebrew בּוּז (bûz),
which occurs 12 times in 11 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:7 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:30 - Do not men despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his appetite when he is hungry?

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:12 - He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:13 - He who despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:21 - He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but happy is he who is kind to the poor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:9 - Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:22 - Hearken to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 30:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:17 - The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother will be picked out by the ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sng 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 8:1 - O that you were like a brother to me, that nursed at my mother's breast! If I met you outside, I would kiss you, and none would despise me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sng 8:7

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 8:7 - Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of his house, it would be utterly scorned.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zec 4:10

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 4:10 - For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerub'babel. "These seven are the eyes of the LORD, which range through the whole earth."
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