KJV dictionary & concordance

despised

Meaning of “despised”

Regarded or treated as of little or no worth; scorned or rejected.

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60 occurrences59 verses29 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 16:4

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Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Ecclesiastes 9:16 · retained source text

Then said I, Wisedome is better then strength: neuerthelesse, the poore mans wisedome is despised, and his words are not heard.

1611 marginal noteProu. 21.22. chap.7.19.

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