Strong's H937 · Hebrew
בּוּז
bûwz · /booz/
Definition
disrespect
KJV: contempt(-uously), despised, shamed.
Root / derivation: from H936 (בּוּז);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בּוּז across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job3 verses
He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.
Job 12:21He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty. weakeneth: or, looseth the girdle of the strong
Job 31:34Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?
Psalms5 verses
Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. grievous: Heb. a hard thing
Psalms 107:40He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way. wilderness: or, void place
Psalms 119:22Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.
Psalms 123:3Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
Psalms 123:4Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H937 (bûwz) mean?
disrespect
How many times does H937 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H937 (בּוּז) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “contempt.”
How is bûwz translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H937 is rendered as “contempt” (7×), “despised” (2×), “contemptuously” (1×), “shamed” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word בּוּז come from?
from H936 (בּוּז);