Definition and Usage:
The term "contemptuously" refers to an attitude or expression of disdain, scorn, or disrespect towards someone or something considered unworthy of regard or beneath consideration. In the biblical context, contemptuous behavior is often associated with pride, arrogance, and a lack of humility before God and others.

Biblical References:

1. Old Testament Instances:
· In 1 Samuel 17:42, Goliath looks upon David with contempt: "When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him because he was just a boy, ruddy and handsome in appearance." This passage illustrates how Goliath's contempt for David was rooted in his underestimation of David's capabilities and his reliance on physical appearances rather than spiritual strength.
· Proverbs 18:3 states, "With the wicked comes contempt, and with shame comes reproach." This proverb highlights the association between wickedness and contempt, suggesting that those who live unrighteously often harbor disdain for others, leading to their own disgrace.

2. New Testament Insights:
· In Luke 18:9, Jesus addresses those who are contemptuous of others: "To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable." The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector follows, illustrating the dangers of self-righteousness and the importance of humility before God.
· James 2:3 warns against showing favoritism and contempt: "If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, 'Here is a seat of honor,' but say to the poor man, 'You must stand,' or, 'Sit at my feet,' have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?" This passage condemns contemptuous attitudes based on social status and calls for impartiality and love.

Theological Implications:

Contemptuous behavior is antithetical to the teachings of Christ, who emphasized love, humility, and respect for all individuals. The Bible consistently warns against pride and arrogance, which often manifest as contempt for others. Believers are called to emulate Christ's humility and to view others through the lens of God's love and grace.

Moral and Ethical Considerations:

From a moral standpoint, contempt is seen as a destructive force that undermines relationships and community. It breeds division and conflict, contrary to the unity and peace that God desires for His people. Ethically, Christians are encouraged to practice humility, recognizing their own need for grace and extending that grace to others, regardless of their status or appearance.

Practical Application:

In daily life, Christians are urged to guard against contemptuous thoughts and actions. This involves cultivating a heart of humility, seeking to understand and value others, and remembering that all people are made in the image of God. By doing so, believers can reflect the character of Christ and foster a spirit of love and respect in their interactions with others.(adv.) In a contemptuous manner; with scorn or disdain; despitefully.1133. gunaikarion -- a little woman, (contemptuously) a silly ...
... a little woman, (contemptuously) a silly woman. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: gunaikarion Phonetic Spelling: (goo-nahee-kar'-ee-on) Short ...
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1796. enubrizo -- to insult
... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: enubrizo Phonetic Spelling: (en-oo-brid'-zo)
Short Definition: I insult, outrage, treat contemptuously Definition: I ...
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5034a. nabal -- to be senseless or foolish
... root Definition to be senseless or foolish NASB Word Usage been foolish (1), disgrace
(1), make vile (1), scorned (1), treats...contemptuously (1). ...
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That the Greeks Admitted Players to Offices of State, on the ...
... Chapter 11."That the Greeks Admitted Players to Offices of State, on the Ground
that Men Who Pleased the Gods Should Not Be Contemptuously Treated by Their ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 11 that the greeks admitted.htm

The Blood.
... What would you say of that young man if he should speak contemptuously of such
a mother! ... Well, shall we speak contemptuously of such a Saviour? ...
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Recapitulation of Former Exhortations. ...
... tenderness. For He said not, what it was probable a person treated so
contemptuously would say, "O wicked, yea most wicked man! ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily vii recapitulation of former.htm

Rejection of Errors
... For these adjudge too contemptuously of the death of Christ, in no wise acknowledge
that most important fruit or benefit thereby gained and bring again out of ...
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Before Proceeding Farther, Let the Question of Custom Itself be ...
... We cannot contemptuously reject a custom which we cannot condemn, inasmuch as it
is not "strange," since it is not among "strangers" that we find it, but among ...
/.../on the veiling of virgins/chapter ii before proceeding farther let.htm

God Just as Well as Merciful; Accordingly, Mercy must not be ...
... For God is "jealous," [734] and is One who is not contemptuously derided [735]
"derided, namely, by such as flatter His goodness"and who, albeit "patient ...
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The History of the Psalter
... Then the spiritual teachings of the earlier prophets, which were contemptuously
rejected by their contemporaries, were at last appropriated by the community. ...
/.../the origin and permanent value of the old testament/xii the history of the.htm

On the Negative Spirit
... I have not the work by me, but I remember that Mr. Foote dismissed very contemptuously
any attempts to deal with the problem of strong drink by religious ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/heretics/ii on the negative spirit.htm

Simeon
... He looked past the face of the Rabbi and the priest, not contemptuously, but wistfully,
wondering why he must: he looked past them, and beheld in the dawning ...
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From the Fond Caresses which the Soul Has Has with God Beneath the ...
... anguish before them, behold, they stood over against Me, and, with their voices,
called out scoffingly to Me, wagging their heads contemptuously, and scorning ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter xv from the fond.htm

Contemptuously (4 Occurrences)
...Contemptuously (4 Occurrences). ... Psalms 31:18 Let the lying lips be put to silence;
which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. ...
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Concision (1 Occurrence)
... katatome; ie, "mutilation"), a term used by Paul contemptuously of those who were
zealots for circumcision (Philippians 3:2). Instead of the warning, "Beware ...
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Kit (3 Occurrences)
... 8. (m.) A group of separate parts, things, or individuals; -- used with whole,
and generally contemptuously; as, the whole kit of them. ...
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Jesse (45 Occurrences)
... is contemptuous, not because of any reproach that might attach itself to Jesse,
but, as Budde remarks, because "an upstart is always contemptuously referred to ...
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Gallio (3 Occurrences)
... Although Gallio extended his protection to the Jewish religion as one of the religions
recognized by the state, he contemptuously rejected the claim of the ...
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Washpot (2 Occurrences)
... wosh'-pot (sir rachats, "vessel for washing"): Only Psalm 60:8 = 108:9, "Moab is
my washpot"; ie "Moab is my chattel, to betreated contemptuously," as the ...
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Forsooth (2 Occurrences)
... In truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as an expression of deference
or respect, especially to woman; now used ironically or contemptuously. ...
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Reproach (124 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To attribute blame to; to allege something disgraceful against; to charge
with a fault; to censure severely or contemptuously; to upbraid. ...
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Raca (1 Occurrence)
... who was acquainted with Syriac as spoken in the neighborhood of Antioch) says it
was equivalent to the Greek su, "thou," used contemptuously instead of a man's ...
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Eliab (20 Occurrences)
... (3.) The son of Jesse, and brother of David (1 Samuel 16:6). It was he who spoke
contemptuously to David when he proposed to fight Goliath (1 Samuel 17:28). ...
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