Despise in the Bible | καταφρονέω (kataphroneō) | Verb
Etymology and Semantic Analysis The word ‘despise’ originates from the Old French ‘despire,’ or Latin ‘despicere’ meaning to look down on or scorn. In the New Testament, the Greek verb καταφρονέω (kataphroneō) carries the meaning of thinking little or nothing of, to view with contempt, or to disdain. This word occurs in several key verses, […]