Strong's H959 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: בָּזָה (bâzâh)

Pronunciation: baw-zaw'

POS: baw-zaw' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to disesteem; despise, disdain, contemn(-ptible), [phrase] think to scorn, vile person.

KJV Usage: despise, disdain, contemn(-ptible), [phrase] think to scorn, vile person.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to despise, hold in contempt, disdain
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to despise, regard with contempt
• 3. 1b) (Niphal)
• 4. 1b1) to be despised
• 5. 1b2) to be despicable
• 6. 1b3) to be vile, worthless
• 7. 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to despise

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G820
• GREEK G821
• GREEK G1847
• GREEK G2706
• GREEK G3456

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