Lexicon bazoh or bezoh: Contempt, scorn, despising Original Word: בָּזֹה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance despise From bazah; scorned -- despise. see HEBREW bazah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origininfinitive construct of bazah Definition to despise NASB Translation despised (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּזָה (bāzāh), which means "to despise" or "to scorn."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek 1848: ἐξουθενέω (exoutheneō) • to despise, treat with contempt. Usage: This word is used to describe someone or something that is held in contempt or regarded with disdain. It conveys a sense of being rejected or looked down upon. Context: The Hebrew term בָּזֹה (bāzōh) appears in the context of expressing disdain or contempt towards individuals or objects. It is often used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the attitude of people towards those they consider inferior or unworthy. The root בָּזָה (bāzāh) is frequently found in the Old Testament, illustrating the human tendency to scorn what is not valued or respected. This term is reflective of the broader biblical theme of humility versus pride, where those who are scorned by the world may be honored by God. The concept of being "scorned" is significant in understanding the social and spiritual dynamics within the biblical narrative, where the scorned often find favor with God, as seen in the lives of prophets and other key figures. Forms and Transliterations לִבְזֹה־ לבזה־ liḇ·zōh- liḇzōh- livzohLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 49:7 HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל קְדוֹשׁ֗וֹ לִבְזֹה־ נֶ֜פֶשׁ לִמְתָ֤עֵֽב NAS: One, To the despised One, To the One abhorred KJV: to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation INT: of Israel Holy to the despised man abhorred 1 Occurrence |
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