3 occurrences in 11 translations

'Despise' in the Bible

The sovereign Lord confirms this oath by his very own life. The Lord, the God who commands armies, is speaking: "I despise Jacob's arrogance; I hate their fortresses. I will hand over to their enemies the city of Samaria and everything in it."

Verse ConceptsGod As A WarriorGod Hating ThingsGod Opposes The Proud

Bible Theasaurus

Contemn (3 instances)
Despise (90 instances)
Scorn (90 instances)

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