The meaning of “μισέω”
Understanding miséō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
hate(-ful). - to detest (especially to persecute) - by extension, to love less
μισέω
hate(-ful). - to detest (especially to persecute) - by extension, to love less
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:22 | “And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.” Word: μισέω (miséō) | |
| Luke 14:26 | “If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.” Word: μισέω (miséō) | |
| Romans 9:13 | “As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.” Word: μισέω (miséō) | |
| Titus 3:3 | “For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.” Word: μισέω (miséō) | |
| 1 John 3:13 | “Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.” Word: μισέω (miséō) |