καταφρονεῖτε
kataphronéō
despise
To regard with contempt, to treat as having little or no value; to look down on, to despise, or to treat something or someone as unworthy of proper consideration. The core meaning involves actively undervaluing or dismissing someone or something, either in thought or action. Semantic range includes treating with scorn, disregarding, or rejecting with a sense of superiority.
1 Corinthians 11:22 · Word #16
Lexicon G2706
| Lemma | καταφρονέω |
| Transliteration | kataphronéō |
| Strong's | G2706 |
| Definition | To regard with contempt, to treat as having little or no value; to look down on, to despise, or to treat something or someone as unworthy of proper consideration. The core meaning involves actively undervaluing or dismissing someone or something, either in thought or action. Semantic range includes treating with scorn, disregarding, or rejecting with a sense of superiority. |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | despise |
| Literal | despise |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καταφρονέω |
| Strong's | G2706 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2706-02
you look down on
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing action), active voice, indicative mood, 2nd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The compound literally means "to think down on," conveying active contempt or disdain. The present active indicative, second person plural, expresses an ongoing action performed by a group: "you (plural) look down on." |
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