The meaning of “ἀμελέω”
Understanding ameléō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
make light of, neglect, be negligent, no regard. - to be careless of
ἀμελέω
make light of, neglect, be negligent, no regard. - to be careless of
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:5 | “But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:” Word: ἀμελέω (ameléō) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:14 | “Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.” Word: ἀμελέω (ameléō) | |
| Hebrews 2:3 | “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; ” Word: ἀμελέω (ameléō) | |
| Hebrews 8:9 | “Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.” Word: ἀμελέω (ameléō) | |
| 2 Peter 1:12 | “Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.” Word: ἀμελέω (ameléō) |