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despise

Meaning of “despise”

To regard with contempt, reject, or esteem lightly.

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37 occurrences37 verses23 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Leviticus 26:15

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Amos 5:21
¶ I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies.
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1611 witness · Amos 5:21 · retained source text

¶ I hate, I despise your feast dayes, and I will not smell in your solemne assemblies.

1611 marginal noteOr, smell your holy dayes.

1611 marginal noteIsa.1.11. ier.6.20.

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