Strong’s G4065

περιφρονέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

periphroneó

Pronunciation

pe-ree-fro-NEH-oh

Definition

To despise, to look down upon, to scorn

Meaning

I look down upon, despise.

Usage

The verb "periphroneó" conveys the act of looking down upon someone or something with disdain or contempt. It implies a sense of superiority and a dismissive attitude towards the object of scorn. In the New Testament, it is used to describe an attitude of disregard or disrespect.

Bible references

Titus 2:15