3643. oligoreo

Lexicon

oligoreo: To regard lightly, to neglect, to be indifferent

Original Word: ὀλιγωρέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: oligoreo
Pronunciation: o-li-go-reh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (ol-ig-o-reh'-o)
Definition: To regard lightly, to neglect, to be indifferent
Meaning: I despise, hold in low esteem, make light of.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

despise.

From a compound of oligos and ora ("care"); to have little regard for, i.e. To disesteem -- despise.

see GREEK oligos

HELPS Word-studies

3643 oligōréō (from 3641 /olígos, "little in number" and ōra, "concern, care") – properly, caring too little ("in too few places"); to esteem lightly, neglect (LS).

3643 /oligōréō ("neglect as a habit") is used only in Heb 12:5 (an OT quote, cf. Job 5:17; Prov 3:11): "My son (i.e. true followers of the Lord), do not keep on neglecting (3643 /oligōréō, negated present imperative) the training of the Lord, nor go on becoming undone when you are internally convicted by Him."

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3643: ὀλιγωρέω

ὀλιγωρέω, ὀλιγώρω; (ὀλίγωρος, and this from ὀλίγος and ὥρα care); to care little for, regard lightly, make small account of: τίνος (see Matthiae, § 348; (Winer's Grammar, § 30, 10 d.)), Hebrews 12:5 from Proverbs 3:11. (Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, Demosthenes, Aristotle, Philo, Josephus, others.)

STRONGS NT 3643a: ὀλίγωςὀλίγως (ὀλίγος), adverb, a little, scarcely (R. V. just (escaping)): 2 Peter 2:18 G L T Tr WH (for Rec. ὄντος). (Anthol. 12, 205, 1; (Isaiah 10:7 Aq.).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ὀλίγος (oligos), meaning "little" or "few," combined with the verb ἀγοράω (agoráō), meaning "to care for" or "to regard."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of regarding lightly or despising is reflected in several Hebrew words, such as בָּזָה (bāzāh • Strong's Hebrew 959), which means "to despise" or "to hold in contempt." Another related term is קָלַל (qālal • Strong's Hebrew 7043), meaning "to be slight" or "to treat with contempt." These Hebrew terms convey similar ideas of disdain or lack of respect, paralleling the Greek ὀλιγωρέω in their emphasis on the importance of valuing what is truly significant.

Usage: The verb ὀλιγωρέω is used in the New Testament to describe an attitude of disregard or contempt towards something or someone. It conveys a sense of treating something as insignificant or unworthy of attention.

Context: The Greek verb ὀλιγωρέω appears in the New Testament to express an attitude of disdain or neglect. It is used to describe the act of treating something with little regard or esteem. This term is often associated with a lack of respect or appreciation for what is considered valuable or important.

In the context of the New Testament, ὀλιγωρέω is used to caution believers against dismissing or undervaluing divine instruction or discipline. For instance, in Hebrews 12:5, the author warns the readers not to "regard lightly" the Lord's discipline, emphasizing the importance of accepting and valuing God's corrective guidance as an expression of His love and concern for His children.

The concept of ὀλιγωρέω is significant in understanding the biblical perspective on humility and reverence. It serves as a reminder to hold in high regard the teachings and corrections that come from God, recognizing their role in spiritual growth and maturity. The term underscores the importance of maintaining a respectful and attentive attitude towards divine wisdom and authority.

Forms and Transliterations

ολεί ολείται ολέσαισαν ολέσητε ολιγωρει ολιγώρει ὀλιγώρει ολίσθημα ολισθήμασι ολισθήματος ολισθήσουσι ολκή ολκήν ολκής ολλύντα όλλυνται όλλυται ολούνται ολωλότων ώλετο ώλοντο oligorei oligōrei oligṓrei

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 12:5 V-PMA-2S
GRK: μου μὴ ὀλιγώρει παιδείας Κυρίου
NAS: MY SON, DO NOT REGARD LIGHTLY THE DISCIPLINE
KJV: not thou the chastening
INT: of me not care little for [the] discipline of [the] Lord

Strong's Greek 3643
1 Occurrence

ὀλιγώρει — 1 Occ.