In the context of the Bible, "disdained" refers to the act of regarding someone or something with contempt or scorn. This attitude is often associated with pride and a lack of humility, which are cautioned against throughout Scripture. The concept of disdain is closely related to themes of judgment, pride, and the rejection of God's ways.

Biblical Instances and Themes:

1. Pride and Arrogance:
Disdain is frequently linked to pride and arrogance, which are condemned in the Bible. Proverbs 21:24 states, "Proud, Arrogant, and Mocker are the names of him who acts with excessive pride." This verse highlights the disdainful attitude of those who elevate themselves above others, often leading to mockery and scorn.

2. Rejection of God's Wisdom:
Disdain can also manifest as a rejection of divine wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 warns, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." Here, disdain is associated with foolishness and a refusal to accept God's guidance.

3. Scorn for the Righteous:
Throughout the Bible, the righteous often face disdain from the wicked. In Psalm 123:3-4 , the psalmist pleads, "Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy, for we have endured much contempt. We have endured much scorn from the arrogant, much contempt from the proud." This passage reflects the experience of God's people who are often disdained by those who oppose righteousness.

4. Jesus and Disdain:
Jesus Himself was subjected to disdain during His earthly ministry. In Mark 15:29-32 , as Jesus was crucified, "Those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, 'Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, come down from the cross and save Yourself!'" This mockery and scorn were expressions of disdain from those who did not understand His mission.

5. God's Response to Disdain:
The Bible assures that God will ultimately address the disdain shown towards His people and His ways. In Isaiah 66:5 , it is written, "Hear the word of the LORD, you who tremble at His word: 'Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, "Let the LORD be glorified, that we may see your joy!" But they will be put to shame.'" This promise underscores that those who disdain God's followers will face divine justice.

6. Call to Humility:
Believers are called to reject disdainful attitudes and embrace humility. James 4:6 reminds us, "But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'" Humility is presented as the antidote to disdain, aligning believers with God's favor.

Conclusion:

The Bible consistently portrays disdain as a negative trait, often associated with pride and a rejection of God's truth. Believers are encouraged to cultivate humility and to trust in God's justice when faced with scorn and contempt.1. (imp. & p. p.) of Disdain.

2. (a.) Disdainful.

2965. kuon -- a dog
... off others. [A loose dog was disdained in ancient times -- viewed as a ""
that ran about as a .]. Word Origin a prim. word Definition ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2965.htm - 6k959. bazah -- to despise
... root Definition to despise NASB Word Usage careless (1), contempt (1), despicable
(1), despise (5), despised (32), despises (2), disdained (1), disdained* (1). ...
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5869. ayin -- an eye
... derivation Definition an eye NASB Word Usage appearance (4), appeared* (1), before
(3), broad (1), concern* (1), confidence (1), disdained* (1), displease* (2 ...
/hebrew/5869.htm - 7k

3988a. maas -- to reject
... 1), cast them away (1), cast away (1), cast off (2), completely rejected (1), despise
(6), despised (4), despises (2), despising (1), disdained (1), refuse (2 ...
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The Goths
... Although Constantinople was regarded as the capital of the East, it was called New
Rome, and all of the old stock disdained to regard themselves in any other ...
/.../gathering clouds a tale of the days of st chrysostom/chapter xxv the goths.htm

You Allude to vigilantius. What Dream this is that You have ...
... it or not, since you hold his predecessor's testimonial, and, while Rome was begging
you to give her the honor of your presence, you disdained her through love ...
/.../19 you allude to vigilantius.htm

The Shout of Faith
... When the giant saw the stripling who had come to fight him, he disdained him, and
said contemptuously: "Come to me, and I will give thy flesh to the fowls of ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/smith/the god of all comfort/chapter 14 the shout of.htm

Augustine 354-430 -- the Recovery of Sight by the Blind
... the whole world. And now, He worketh greater cures, on account of which
He disdained not then to exhibit those lesser ones. For as ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons volume i/augustine 354-430 the recovery.htm

Kept from Iniquity
... proved by his conduct that he was so; for when Saul was in his hands, on two memorable
occasions when he might readily have taken his life, he disdained to do ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 41 1895/kept from iniquity.htm

Answer to Mr. W's Third Objection.
... forty. The suspicion of cheat and fraud is less; the benignity of Jesus
is greater, in that he disdained not the meaner objects. ...
/.../section iii answer to mr.htm

Easter Tuesday
... The Jews disdained the idea"in fact, it was intolerable to them to hear it
expressed"that after their long expectation of a Messiah to be lord and king of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/luther/epistle sermons vol ii/easter tuesday 2.htm

The Power of Rome Romanized Aspect of all the Heathen Mythology. ...
... supplicated the enemy with the mild pusillanimity of our ??neas, refused to accompany
him, but hurrying her children along with her, disdained to take her ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/ad nationes/chapter ix the power of rome.htm

I Send Thee Not, Soul that Art Religiously Chaste...
... beauty above the sons of men, [2135] and despised by the sons of men on behalf of
the sons of men: unto Him, Who, ruling the immortal angels, disdained not to ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/of holy virginity /section 38 i send thee.htm

The Waldenses
... The conquerors disdained to be instructed by their slaves, and the Christians
were forced to retreat to the mountains and the wild moors. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/white/the great controversy/chapter 4 the waldenses.htm

Disdained (6 Occurrences)
...Disdained (6 Occurrences). ... Job 30:1 "But now those who are younger than I have me
in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to put with my sheep dogs. ...
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Disdain (6 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt
and aversion. 3. (n.) The state of being despised; shame. ...
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Ruddy (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 17:42 When the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him;
for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair face. ...
/r/ruddy.htm - 8k

Disdainful (1 Occurrence)

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Dog (19 Occurrences)
... etc.). Job 30:1 says of the youth who deride him that he disdained to set
their fathers with the dogs of his flock. In Philippians ...
/d/dog.htm - 20k

Derision (24 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Job 30:1 "But now those who are younger than I have me in derision,
whose fathers I would have disdained to put with my sheep dogs. ...
/d/derision.htm - 14k

Comely (32 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 17:42 When the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him;
for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair face. (See RSV). ...
/c/comely.htm - 16k

Dogs (30 Occurrences)
... Job 30:1 "But now those who are younger than I have me in derision, whose
fathers I would have disdained to put with my sheep dogs. ...
/d/dogs.htm - 15k

Withal (38 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 17:42 When the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him;
for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair face. (WEB JPS ASV). ...
/w/withal.htm - 18k

Mock (43 Occurrences)
... Job 30:1 "But now those who are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers
I would have disdained to put with my sheep dogs. (See NAS NIV). ...
/m/mock.htm - 23k

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