Ameléō — G272

Definition

verb

to be careless of

1. to be careless of, to neglect

Usually translated as

neglect, be negligent, make light of, no regard

Origin

from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3199

• A (G1)
• mélō (G3199)

Occurrences

Ameléō occurs 5 times in the King James.

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

• Matthew 22:5 — But they made light of (ἀμελήσαντες) it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
• 1 Timothy 4:14 — Neglect (ἀμέλει) not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
• Hebrews 2:3 — How shall we escape, if we neglect (ἀμελήσαντες) so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
• 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 (ἠμέλησα), saith the Lord.
• 2 Peter 1:12 — Wherefore I will not be negligent (αμελησω) to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.