περιφρονέωperiphronéō
to think beyond, i.e. depreciate (contemn)
Greek (New Testament) · G4065
Meanings
1. to examine on all sides, consider carefully (Aristoph.).
2. = ὑπερφρονέω, to have thouphts beyond, to despise (Thuc., Plut., and elsewhere; 4 Maccabees 6:9, 4 Maccabees 14:1): Titus 2:15.
Same root
- περίperí · G4012properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
- φρονέωphronéō · G5426to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience)
Where it appears
Appears 1 times in the Bible.
- Titus 2:15 You must teach these things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don’t let anyone disregard what you say.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.