3 occurrences

'Contemptuous' in the Bible

When the wicked man comes [to the depth of evil], contempt [of all that is pure and good] also comes,And with inner baseness (dishonor) comes outer shame (scorn).

Verse ConceptsContempt, Examples OfLosing Honourwickedness

And in his place [in Syria] will arise a despicable and despised person, to whom royal majesty and the honor of kingship have not been conferred, but he will come [without warning] in a time of tranquility and seize the kingdom by intrigue.

Verse Conceptsroyalty

Though you, Israel, play the prostitute [by worshiping idols],Do not let Judah become guilty [of the same thing];And do not go to Gilgal [where idols are worshiped],Or go up to Beth-aven (House of Wickedness),Nor swear [oaths in idolatrous worship, saying],“As the Lord lives!”

Verse ConceptsSpiritual HarlotryNot Swearing OathsFound GuiltyThe Great ProstituteInfidelity

Bible Theasaurus

Contemptuous (6 instances)
Cynical (1 instance)
Derisive (1 instance)
Disdainful (1 instance)
Disrespectful (3 instances)
Haughty (38 instances)
Insulting (18 instances)
Scornful (8 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

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Definition
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בּוּז 
Buwz 
Usage: 11