Greek · G1520, G472, G2087, G2706 · unreviewed

ἑνὸς ἀνθέξεται καὶ τοῦ ἑτέρου καταφρονήσει

One · to cling to · (an-, the) other or different · to despise

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εἷς G1520 one

Pronunciation heîs

Unity emphasizing singularity to exclusion of others; theologically expresses oneness in Christ and divine nature.

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ἀντέχομαι G472 to cling to

Pronunciation antéchomai

To hold firmly to something with devoted attachment, implying active loyalty despite opposing forces.

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ἕτερος G2087 (an-, the) other or different

Pronunciation héteros

Denotes the second of a pair, or another of different kind; encroaches on ἄλλος in later Greek.

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καταφρονέω G2706 to despise

Pronunciation kataphronéō

Contempt expressed through dismissive thinking; to regard someone as worthless or beneath consideration

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What does ἑνὸς ἀνθέξεται καὶ τοῦ ἑτέρου καταφρονήσει (henos anthexetai kai tou heterou kataphronēsei) mean in the Bible?

εἷς · ἀντέχομαι · ἕτερος · καταφρονέω is a Greek word meaning "he will hold fast to one and despise the other".

Full entry for ἑνὸς ἀνθέξεται καὶ τοῦ ἑτέρου καταφρονήσει (G1520, G472, G2087, G2706) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

he will hold fast to one and despise the other

Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Matt 8:19 · Matt 9:18 · Matt 18:24 · Matt 19:16 · Matt 19:17 · Matt 20:21 · Matt 22:35 · Matt 23:8 · Matt 23:9 · Matt 23:10 · Matt 24:40 · Matt 26:14 · Matt 26:21 · Matt 26:22 · Matt 26:47 · Matt 26:51 96×

Nominative · Singular · Neuter Matt 5:18 · Matt 5:29 · Matt 5:30 · Matt 6:29 · Matt 10:29 · Matt 18:12 · Matt 18:14 · Mark 4:8 · Mark 4:20 · Mark 10:21 · Luke 12:6 · Luke 12:27 · Luke 18:22 · John 1:3 · John 6:22 · John 10:30 44×

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Matt 5:18 · Matt 19:6 · Matt 24:41 · Matt 26:69 · Mark 10:8 · Mark 12:42 · Mark 14:66 · Luke 17:35 · John 10:16 · Acts 4:32 · Acts 19:34 · Gal 4:24 · Eph 4:5 · 2 Pet 3:8 · Rev 9:12 17×

Genitive · Singular · Masculine Matt 6:24 · Matt 18:10 · Luke 16:13 · Acts 17:26 · Acts 17:27 · Acts 21:26 · Rom 3:12 · Rom 5:12 · Rom 5:15 · Rom 5:16 · Rom 5:17 · Rom 5:19 · Rom 9:10 · 1 Cor 4:6 · 1 Cor 10:17 · Gal 3:20 26×

Genitive · Singular · Feminine Luke 14:18 · Luke 17:34 · Luke 22:59 · Acts 24:21 · 1 Tim 3:2 · 1 Tim 3:12 · Titus 1:6 · Heb 12:16 8×

Genitive · Singular · Neuter Luke 10:42 · Rom 5:16 · Rom 5:18 · Gal 3:16 · Eph 4:16 · Rev 6:1 7×

Dative · Singular · Feminine Mark 16:2 · Luke 5:12 · Luke 5:17 · Luke 8:22 · Luke 13:10 · Luke 20:1 · Luke 24:1 · John 20:1 · John 20:19 · Acts 20:7 · 1 Cor 10:8 · Eph 4:4 · Phil 1:27 · Heb 10:14 · Rev 18:8 · Rev 18:10 18×

Dative · Singular · Masculine Matt 20:13 · Matt 25:40 · Matt 25:45 · Luke 4:40 · Luke 11:46 · Luke 12:52 · Luke 15:7 · Luke 15:10 · Luke 15:15 · 2 Cor 11:2 · Gal 5:14 · Eph 4:7 · Col 4:6 13×

Dative · Singular · Neuter Rom 12:4 · Rom 15:6 · 1 Cor 12:9 · 1 Cor 12:13 · Eph 2:16 · Eph 2:18 · Phil 1:27 · Col 3:15 · Jas 2:10 9×

Accusative · Singular · Masculine Matt 6:24 · Matt 6:27 · Matt 10:42 · Matt 13:46 · Matt 16:14 · Matt 18:6 · Matt 18:16 · Matt 18:28 · Matt 21:24 · Matt 23:15 · Matt 27:15 · Mark 8:14 · Mark 9:42 · Mark 11:29 · Mark 12:6 · Mark 15:6 42×

Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 9 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect

ongoing 2 prospective 2 imperative 2 subjunctive 1 participle 2

Tense

present 5 aorist 2 future 2

Voice

active 9

Mood

indicative 4 imperative 2 participle 2 subjunctive 1

NT Occurrences

Matthew 6:24 καταφρονήσει future active indicative prospective Matthew 18:10 καταφρονήσητε aorist active subjunctive subjunctive Luke 16:13 καταφρονήσει future active indicative prospective Romans 2:4 καταφρονεῖς present active indicative ongoing 1 Corinthians 11:22 καταφρονεῖτε present active indicative ongoing 1 Timothy 4:12 καταφρονείτω present active imperative imperative 1 Timothy 6:2 καταφρονείτωσαν present active imperative imperative Hebrews 12:2 καταφρονήσας aorist active participle participle 2 Peter 2:10 καταφρονοῦντας present active participle participle

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

1 Corinthians 8 — Knowledge, Love, and the Weak Brother in a World of Idols Galatians 1 — No Other Gospel: Paul’s Apostolic Authority and Gospel Defense John 10 — The Good Shepherd, the Door, and the Son One with the Father John 11 — The Resurrection and the Life, the Raising of Lazarus, and the Plot to Kill Jesus John 17 — The Son’s High Priestly Prayer: Glory, Preservation, Sanctification, Unity, Mission, and Love John 20 — The Risen Lord: Empty Tomb, Eyewitness Faith, Peace, Mission, Spirit, Thomas, and the Purpose of the Gospel Luke 24 — The Risen Christ Opens the Scriptures, Commissions Witnesses, and Ascends in Blessing Mark 10 — The Way of the Servant King: Marriage, Children, Wealth, Cross, Ransom, and Sight Mark 12 — The Rejected Son, the Greatest Commandment, the Lord of David, and the Widow’s Offering Mark 14 — The Son of Man Handed Over: Anointing, Supper, Gethsemane, Betrayal, Trial, and Denial Mark 16 — He Has Risen: The Empty Tomb, the Angelic Announcement, Galilee Promise, and Trembling Witness Matthew 18 — Kingdom Humility, Care for the Little Ones, Discipline, and Forgiveness in Christ’s Community Matthew 19 — Marriage from Creation, Children Received, Riches Renounced, and the Reward of Following Christ Romans 15 — Bearing with the Weak, Welcoming One Another, and Paul’s Priestly Mission to the Gentiles Romans 7 — Released from the Law, Exposed by the Law, and Crying Out for Deliverance

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

Sources

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Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

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