Strong's Lexicon kataphrontés: Despiser, one who looks down upon Original Word: καταφροντής Word Origin: Derived from καταφρονέω (kataphroneō), meaning "to despise" or "to look down upon." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of despising is בָּזָה (bazah), Strong's Hebrew 959, which means "to despise" or "to hold in contempt." Usage: The term "kataphrontés" refers to an individual who holds others in contempt or disdain. It conveys a sense of arrogance and a lack of respect for others, often manifesting in actions or attitudes that belittle or devalue another person. In the New Testament, this term is used to describe those who reject or scorn others, often in a moral or spiritual context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, social hierarchies were prevalent, and attitudes of superiority were common among different classes and groups. The concept of despising others was not only a personal failing but also a societal issue, as it could lead to division and conflict. In the early Christian community, such attitudes were particularly problematic, as they contradicted the teachings of Christ, who emphasized humility, love, and unity among believers. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2707 kataphrontḗs – someone who disdains (despises), viewing something as having no worth (significance, value). It is used only in Ac 13:41 (quoting Hab 1:5). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kataphroneó Definition a despiser NASB Translation scoffers (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2707: καταφρονητήςκαταφρονητής, καταφρονητου, ὁ (καταφρονέω), a despiser: Acts 13:41. (Habakkuk 1:5; Habakkuk 2:5; Zephaniah 3:4; Philo, leg. ad Gaium § 41; Josephus, Antiquities 6, 14, 4; b. j. 2, 8, 3; Plutarch, Brut. 12, and in ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance despiser. From kataphroneo; a contemner -- despiser. see GREEK kataphroneo Forms and Transliterations κατακεχαλκωμένα καταφρονηται καταφρονηταί καταφρονητής καταφυγή καταφυγήν καταφυγής καταφυγών καταφυτεύειν καταφυτεύεσθαι καταφυτεύσας καταφυτεύσητε καταφύτευσιν καταφύτευσον καταφυτεύσουσιν καταφυτεύσω καταχαρούμαι κατεφύτευσα κατεφύτευσας κατεφυτεύσατε κατεφύτευσε κατεχάλασεν kataphronetai kataphronetaí kataphronētai kataphronētaíLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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