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nemibzah: Despised, contemptible

Original Word: נְמִבְזֶה
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: nmibzeh
Pronunciation: neh-meev-ZAH
Phonetic Spelling: (nem-ib-zeh')
Definition: Despised, contemptible
Meaning: despised

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
vile

From bazah, despised -- vile.

see HEBREW bazah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
another reading for bazah, q.v.

Brown-Driver-Briggs
נְמִבְזָה 1 Samuel 15:9 see בזה Niph`al

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּזָה (bazah), meaning "to despise" or "to hold in contempt."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1848: ἐξουθενέω (exoutheneō) • to despise, treat with contempt.
• Strong's Greek Number 2706: καταφρονέω (kataphroneō) • to look down on, despise.
• Strong's Greek Number 820: ἄτιμος (atimos) • dishonored, without honor, despised.

These Greek terms reflect similar themes of contempt and rejection found in the Hebrew usage of נְמִבְזֶה, emphasizing the continuity of this concept across both Testaments.

Usage: The term נְמִבְזֶה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe someone or something that is regarded with disdain or contempt. It conveys a sense of being undervalued or rejected by others.

Context: The Hebrew word נְמִבְזֶה (nemibzeh) appears in the context of describing individuals or entities that are scorned or rejected by society. This term is often used to highlight the contrast between human judgment and divine perspective. In the biblical narrative, those who are "despised" by human standards may still hold significant value in the eyes of God. The concept of being despised is frequently associated with themes of humility, suffering, and eventual vindication. For example, in the prophetic literature, the Messiah is described as one who is "despised and rejected by men" (Isaiah 53:3), yet this very rejection becomes a cornerstone of redemptive history. The use of נְמִבְזֶה underscores the biblical motif that God's ways are not always aligned with human expectations, and those who are marginalized or scorned may be chosen for a greater purpose.

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