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Strong's G3643 ὀλιγωρέω (oligoreo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3643 — kimham (“Chimham”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3643
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G3643 Quick Answer

Strong's G3643 ὀλιγωρέω (oligoreo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. oligoreo (ol-ig-o-reh'-o) v. 1. to have little regard for, i.e. to disesteem [from a compound of G3641 and ora ("care")] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include have. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
oligoreo (ol-ig-o-reh'-o) v. 1. to have little regard for, i.e. to disesteem [from a compound of G3641 and ora ("care")]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
have

Meaning and Definition

oligoreo (ol-ig-o-reh'-o) v. 1. to have little regard for, i.e. to disesteem [from a compound of G3641 and ora ("care")] KJV: despise Root(s): G3641

Original Word
ὀλιγωρέω
Transliteration
oligoreo
Derivation
Root: ὀλίγος R1: 3641
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3643. 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 despise

Usage: ὀλιγωρέω, -ῶ (ὀλίγος + ὤρα, care), [in LXX: Pro.3:11 (מָאַס)* ;] to esteem lightly, think little of: with genitive, Heb.12:5 (LXX),† (AS)

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How Strong's G3643 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render oligoreo, 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.

have Hebrews 12:5

How Strong's G3643 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • 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 G3643 (ὀλιγωρέω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3643 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 G3643 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Hebrews 12:5 KJV

And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

Strong's G3643 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 3:11 Septuagint / Brenton

My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; Nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3643.

Proverbs 3:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; Nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:
Hebrews 12:5 New Testament, KJV
And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3643, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 3:11
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 12:5

Strong's G3643 FAQ

What does oligoreo (ὀλιγωρέω) mean?

Oligoreo (Strong's G3643) is a Greek word most simply glossed "despise". oligoreo (ol-ig-o-reh'-o) v. 1. to have little regard for, i.e. to disesteem [from a compound of G3641 and ora ("care")]

How many times is oligoreo (ὀλιγωρέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G3643 across 2 books.

Where can I study oligoreo (ὀλιγωρέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3643 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate oligoreo (ὀλιγωρέω)?

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

Does Strong's G3643 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3643, with linked reader references where each row is available.