καταφρονέω (kataphronéō) — Despise
Greek word study: καταφρονέω (kataphronéō), Strong's G2706. to think against, i.e. disesteem
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to think against, i.e. disesteem
KJV translation words: despise
Strong's G2706 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:24 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:10.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 9)
- Matthew 6:24 — καταφρονήσει — he will despise
- Matthew 18:10 — καταφρονήσητε — may you despise
- Luke 16:13 — καταφρονήσει — he will despise
- Romans 2:4 — καταφρονεῖς — despise you
- 1 Corinthians 11:22 — καταφρονεῖτε — do you despise
- 1 Timothy 4:12 — καταφρονείτω — should despise
- 1 Timothy 6:2 — καταφρονείτωσαν — they should despise them
- Hebrews 12:2 — καταφρονήσας — having despised
- 2 Peter 2:10 — καταφρονοῦντας — despising
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G5426 φρονέω (phronéō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2707 καταφροντής (kataphrontḗs).
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Frequently asked questions
What does kataphronéō (G2706) mean?
To think against, i.e. disesteem.
How is G2706 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2706 as: despise.
How often does καταφρονέω (kataphronéō) appear?
Strong's G2706 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:24 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:10.
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