KJV dictionary & concordance
To despise; to consider and treat as mean and despicable; to scorn.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Psalms 10:13
Complete exact-word concordance
Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.
Wherefore doeth the wicked contemne God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.
Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord God.
Because it is a tryall, and what if the sword contemne euen the rodde? it shall be no more, sayth the LORD God.
1611 marginal noteOr, when the triall hath beene, what then? shall they not also belong to the despising rod?
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Historical English dictionary sources
To despise; to consider and treat as mean and despicable; to scorn.
