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καταφρονέω G2706
G2706 is the Greek word καταφρονέω, transliterated kataphronéō. The King James Version most often renders it despise.
What it means
to think against, i.e. disesteem.
Where it comes from
from G2596 (κατά) and G5426 (φρονέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: despise.
Verses using καταφρονέω
All 9 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 6:24 · KJV
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Matthew 18:10 · KJV
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
Luke 16:13 · KJV
No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Romans 2:4 · KJV
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
1 Corinthians 11:22 · KJV
What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.
1 Timothy 4:12 · KJV
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 6:2 · KJV
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
Hebrews 12:2 · KJV
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.
2 Peter 2:10 · KJV
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2706 mean?
G2706 is the Greek word καταφρονέω (kataphronéō), meaning to think against, i.e. disesteem.
How is G2706 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it despise (6 times), despisest thou (1 time), despise ye (1 time), let (1 time), them (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2706 appear in the Bible?
καταφρονέω (kataphronéō) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2706 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and G5426 (φρονέω).
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