5 occurrences

'Despised' in the Bible

Highways are empty, there are no travelers. Treaties are broken, witnesses are despised, human life is treated with disrespect.

Verse ConceptsHighwayInferiorityTreatyEmpty ThingsTravellersTragedy On The StreetsHighways

Don't be afraid, despised insignificant Jacob, men of Israel. I am helping you," says the Lord, your protector, the Holy One of Israel.

Verse ConceptsGod, As RedeemerRedemption, In OtTypesNames And Titles For ChristMan, Insignificance OfMaggotsOther Unimportant PeopleDo Not Fear For God Will Helpbugsworms

This is what the Lord, the protector of Israel, their Holy One, says to the one who is despised and rejected by nations, a servant of rulers: "Kings will see and rise in respect, princes will bow down, because of the faithful Lord, the Holy One of Israel who has chosen you."

Verse ConceptsRedemption, In OtProphecies Concerning ChristBowing Before MessiahMessianic Prophecies

You were once abandoned and despised, with no one passing through, but I will make you a permanent source of pride and joy to coming generations.

Verse ConceptsFuturePeople Abandoning PeoplePeople Being HatedYou Will Rejoice In SalvationExcellencereinforcement

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