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ἀμελέω G272

G272 is the Greek word ἀμελέω, transliterated ameléō. The King James Version most often renders it made light of.

Word: ἀμελέωTransliteration: ameléōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

to be careless of.

Where it comes from

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G3199 (μέλω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

made light of 1×neglect 1×if we neglect 1×regarded 1×not 1×will 1×negligent 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: make light of, neglect, be negligent, no regard.

Verses using ἀμελέω

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 22:5 · KJV

But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

1 Timothy 4:14 · KJV

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

Hebrews 2:3 · KJV

How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;

Hebrews 8:9 · KJV

Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.

2 Peter 1:12 · KJV

Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.

Common questions

What does Strong's G272 mean?

G272 is the Greek word ἀμελέω (ameléō), meaning to be careless of.

How is G272 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it made light of (1 time), neglect (1 time), if we neglect (1 time), regarded (1 time), not (1 time), among others.

How many times does G272 appear in the Bible?

ἀμελέω (ameléō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G272 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G3199 (μέλω).

Nearby entries

G269 · ἄμαχος — peaceable G270 · ἀμάω — properly, to collect, i.e. (by implication) reap G271 · ἀμέθυστος — the "amethyst" (supposed to prevent intoxication)G273 · ἄμεμπτος — irreproachable G274 · ἀμέμπτως — faultlessly G275 · ἀμέριμνος — not anxious

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