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despising

Meaning of “despising”

Regarding or treating with contempt or disdain.

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First occurrence: Hebrews 12:2

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Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hebrews 12:2 · retained source text

Looking vnto Iesus the Authour and finisher of our faith, who for the ioy that was set before him, endured the crosse, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

1611 marginal noteOr, beginner.

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