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Strong's G1848 ἐξουθενέω (exoutheneo)

Exoutheneo means “contemptible” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1848 — dophi (“slanderest”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1848
Language Greek
Linked Usages 15
Books 11

Strong's G1848 Quick Answer

Strong's G1848 ἐξουθενέω (exoutheneo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. exoutheneo (ex-ou-then-eh'-o) v. 1. contemptible, despise, least esteemed [a variation of G1847 and meaning the same] It has 15 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include set, despise, nought, least, and contemptible. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
exoutheneo (ex-ou-then-eh'-o) v. 1. contemptible, despise, least esteemed [a variation of G1847 and meaning the same]
Usage
15 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
set, despise, nought, least, and contemptible

Meaning and Definition

exoutheneo (ex-ou-then-eh'-o) v. 1. contemptible, despise, least esteemed [a variation of G1847 and meaning the same] KJV: set at nought Root(s): G1847

Original Word
ἐξουθενέω
Transliteration
exoutheneo
Derivation
Root: ἐξουδενόω R1: 1847
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1848. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to reject

Usage: ἐξ-ουθενέω, -ῶ (οὐθείς, which see), [in LXX (see: ἐξουθενέω): 1Ki.2:30, al., and as seel. for -δενέω, -όω, -θενόω* ;] to set at nought, despise utterly, treat with contempt: with accusative of person(s), Luk.18:9 23:11, Rom.14:3, 10, 1Co.16:11; with accusative of thing(s), Gal.4:14, 1Th.5:20; pass., of persons: Mrk.9:12 (T, -όω), 1Co.6:4; of things λίθος, Act.4:11 (LXX ἀπεδοκίμασαν); λόγος, 2Co.10:10; τὰ ἐξουθενημένα, 1Co.1:28.† SYN.: ἀθετέω, καταφρονέω (see DCG, i, 453b) (AS)

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How Strong's G1848 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render exoutheneo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

despise Romans 14:3 3× set Luke 23:11 3× contemptible 2 Corinthians 10:10 least 1 Corinthians 6:4 nought 1 Corinthians 1:28

How Strong's G1848 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 11 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1848 (ἐξουθενέω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1848 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1848 in the New Testament

11 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 18:9 KJV

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Luke 23:11 KJV

And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

Acts 4:11 KJV

This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

Strong's G1848 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Jeremiah 6:14 Septuagint / Brenton

And they healed the breach of my people imperfectly, making light of it, and saying, Peace, peace: and where is peace?

Amos 6:1 Septuagint / Brenton

Woe to them that set at nought Zion, and that trust in the mountain of Samaria: they have gathered the harvest of the heads of the nations, and they have gone in themselves.

Strong's G1848 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 1:27 Septuagint / Brenton

Gather those together that are scattered from us, deliver them that serve among the heathen, look upon them that are despised and abhorred, and let the heathen know that thou art our God.

Strong's G1848 in 1 Enoch

1 indexed usage in 1 Enoch.

1 Enoch 99:14 Septuagint / Brenton

Woe to them who reject the measure and eternal heritage of their fathers And whose souls follow after idols; For they shall have no rest.

Usage Excerpts

First 15 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1848.

Jeremiah 6:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they healed the breach of my people imperfectly, making light of it, and saying, Peace, peace: and where is peace?
Amos 6:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Woe to them that set at nought Zion, and that trust in the mountain of Samaria: they have gathered the harvest of the heads of the nations, and they have gone in themselves.
Luke 18:9 New Testament, KJV
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
Luke 23:11 New Testament, KJV
And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
Acts 4:11 New Testament, KJV
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
Romans 14:3 New Testament, KJV
Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.
Romans 14:10 New Testament, KJV
But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:28 New Testament, KJV
And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
1 Corinthians 6:4 New Testament, KJV
If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church.
1 Corinthians 16:11 New Testament, KJV
Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
2 Corinthians 10:10 New Testament, KJV
For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
Galatians 4:14 New Testament, KJV
And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
2 Maccabees 1:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Gather those together that are scattered from us, deliver them that serve among the heathen, look upon them that are despised and abhorred, and let the heathen know that thou art our God.
1 Enoch 99:14 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
Woe to them who reject the measure and eternal heritage of their fathers And whose souls follow after idols; For they shall have no rest.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1848, grouped by book.

Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 6:14
Amos 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Amos 6:1
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 18:9 Luke 23:11
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 4:11
Romans 2 usages, New Testament
Romans 14:3 Romans 14:10
1 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1:28 1 Corinthians 6:4 1 Corinthians 16:11
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 10:10
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 4:14
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 5:20
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1:27
1 Enoch 1 usage, 1 Enoch
1 Enoch 99:14

Strong's G1848 FAQ

What does exoutheneo (ἐξουθενέω) mean?

Exoutheneo (Strong's G1848) is a Greek word most simply glossed "contemptible". exoutheneo (ex-ou-then-eh'-o) v. 1. contemptible, despise, least esteemed [a variation of G1847 and meaning the same]

How many times is exoutheneo (ἐξουθενέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 15 linked usages for Strong's G1848 across 11 books.

Where can I study exoutheneo (ἐξουθενέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1848 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate exoutheneo (ἐξουθενέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as set, despise, nought, least, and contemptible. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1848 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G1848, with linked reader references where each row is available.