The meaning of “καταφρονέω”
Understanding kataphronéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
despise. - to think against, i.e. disesteem
καταφρονέω
despise. - to think against, i.e. disesteem
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:10 | “Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.” Word: καταφρονέω (kataphronéō) | |
| Luke 16:13 | “No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” Word: καταφρονέω (kataphronéō) | |
| Romans 2:4 | “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” Word: καταφρονέω (kataphronéō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:22 | “What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.” Word: καταφρονέω (kataphronéō) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:2 | “And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.” Word: καταφρονέω (kataphronéō) |