Strong's G272 · Greek
ἀμελέω
ameleo · /am-el-eh'-o/
Definition
from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3199; to be careless of:--make light of, neglect, be negligent, no regard.
KJV: make light of, neglect, be negligent, no regard
Root / derivation: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3199
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀμελέω across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
Hebrews 8:9Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G272 (ameleo) mean?
from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3199; to be careless of:--make light of, neglect, be negligent, no regard.
How many times does G272 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G272 (ἀμελέω) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “neglect.”
How is ameleo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G272 is rendered as “neglect” (2×), “negligent” (1×), “not” (1×), “of” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἀμελέω come from?
from 1 (as a negative particle) and 3199