Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
despiser
Usage: κατα-φρονητής, -οῦ, ὁ [in LXX for בָּגַד, בֹּגְדוֹת, Hab.1:5 2:5, Zep.3:4 * ;] a despiser: Act.13:41.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2707
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's G2707 Quick Answer
Strong's G2707 καταφροντής (kataphrontes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kataphrontes (kat-af-ron-tace') n. 1. a contemner [from G2706] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include despisers. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- kataphrontes (kat-af-ron-tace') n. 1. a contemner [from G2706]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- despisers
Meaning and Definition
kataphrontes (kat-af-ron-tace') n. 1. a contemner [from G2706] KJV: despiser Root(s): G2706
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2707. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2707 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kataphrontes, 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.
despisers
Acts 13:41
How Strong's G2707 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 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.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2707 (καταφροντής) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Habakkuk 1:5 — καταφρονηταί
- Habakkuk 2:5 — καταφρονητὴς
- Zephaniah 3:4 — καταφρονηταί
Strong's G2707 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 G2707 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
Strong's G2707 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Behold, ye despisers, and look, and wonder marvelously, and vanish: for I work a work in your days, which ye will in nowise believe, though a man declare it to you.
But the arrogant man and the scorner, the boastful man, shall not finish anything; who has enlarged his desire as the grave, and like death he is never satisfied, and he will gather to himself all the nations, and will receive to himself all the peoples.
Her prophets are light and scornful men: her priests profane the holy things, and sinfully transgress the law.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2707.
Behold, ye despisers, and look, and wonder marvelously, and vanish: for I work a work in your days, which ye will in nowise believe, though a man declare it to you.
But the arrogant man and the scorner, the boastful man, shall not finish anything; who has enlarged his desire as the grave, and like death he is never satisfied, and he will gather to himself all the nations, and will receive to himself all the peoples.
Her prophets are light and scornful men: her priests profane the holy things, and sinfully transgress the law.
Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2707, grouped by book.
Habakkuk 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zephaniah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2707 FAQ
What does kataphrontes (καταφροντής) mean?
Kataphrontes (Strong's G2707) is a Greek word most simply glossed "despiser". kataphrontes (kat-af-ron-tace') n. 1. a contemner [from G2706]
How many times is kataphrontes (καταφροντής) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G2707 across 3 books.
Where can I study kataphrontes (καταφροντής) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2707 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate kataphrontes (καταφροντής)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as despisers. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2707 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2707, with linked reader references where each row is available.