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despised

Meaning of “despised”

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

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First occurrence: Genesis 16:4

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Luke 18:9
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
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1611 witness · Luke 18:9 · retained source text

And he spake this parable vnto certaine which trusted in themselues that they were righteous, & despised other:

1611 marginal noteOr, as being righteous

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