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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.
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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, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.[fn]

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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 in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 16:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:13 - No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:4

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:4 - Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 11:22

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 11:22 - What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I commend you in this? No, I will not.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 4:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:12 - Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 6:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 6:2 - Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these things.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:2 - looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 2:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:10 - and especially those who indulge[fn] in the lust of defiling passion and despise authority. Bold and willful, they do not tremble as they blaspheme the glorious ones,
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