Kataphronéō — G2706

Definition

verb

to think against, i.e. disesteem

1. to contemn, despise, disdain, think little or nothing of

Usually translated as

despise

Origin

from G2596 and G5426

• katá (G2596)
• phronéō (G5426)

Occurrences

Kataphronéō occurs 9 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Luke (1), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1), 1 Timothy (2), Hebrews (1), 2 Peter (1)

• Matthew 6:24 — No man 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 (καταφρονήσει) the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
• Matthew 18:10 — Take heed that ye despise (καταφρονήσητε) 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.
• 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 (καταφρονήσει) the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
• Romans 2:4 — Or despisest (καταφρονεῖς) thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
• 1 Corinthians 11:22 — What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise (καταφρονεῖτε) 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.
• 1 Timothy 4:12 — Let no man despise (καταφρονείτω) thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
• 1 Timothy 6:2 — And they that have believing masters, let them not despise (καταφρονείτωσαν) 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.
• Hebrews 12:2 — Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising (καταφρονήσας) the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
• 2 Peter 2:10 — But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise (καταφρονοῦντας) government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.