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# contempt, contemptible
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## Facts
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The terms "contempt" and "contemptible" have to do with a deep disrespect and dishonor that is shown toward something or someone.
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* Something that has been treated with contempt is said to be "contemptible." That could also be translated as "in a state of dishonor" or "very disrespected" or "caused to be scorned."
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* 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."
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* To "hold in contempt" means to regard someone as having less value or to judge someone as less worthy than oneself.
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* 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" something or someone by what is said and done.
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* 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. |