# contempt, contemptible, not worth listening to

## Facts:

The term “contempt” refers to a deep disrespect and dishonor that is shown toward something or someone. Something that is greatly dishonorable is called “contemptible.”

* A person or behavior that shows open disrespect for God is also called “contemptible” and could be translated as “greatly disrespectful” or “completely dishonorable” or “deserving scorn.”
* To “hold in contempt” means to regard someone as having less value or to judge someone as less worthy than oneself.
* The following expressions have a similar meaning:  “have contempt for”  or “show contempt for” or “be in contempt of” or “treat with contempt.” These all mean to “strongly disrespect” or “strongly dishonor” something or someone by what is said and done.
* When King David sinned by committing adultery and murder, God said that David had “shown contempt for” God. It means he had greatly disrespected and dishonored God by doing that.

(See also: [dishonor](../other/dishonor.md))

## Bible References:

* [Daniel 12:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/dan/12/01)
* [Proverbs 15:5-6](rc://en/tn/help/pro/15/05)
* [Psalms 031:18](rc://en/tn/help/psa/031/18)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H936, H937, H959, H963, H1860, H7043, H7589, H5006, G1848
