KJV dictionary & concordance

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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Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and stay thereon:

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Isaiah 30:12 · retained source text

Wherefore, thus saith the Holy one of Israel: Because ye despise this word, and trust in oppression and peruersnesse, and stay thereon:

1611 marginal noteOr, fraud.

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