Definition
ἀμελέω, -ῶ
(μέλει), [in LXX: Jeremiah 4:17 (מָרָה) Jeremiah 31:32 (בַּעַל), Wis.3.10, 2Ma.4.14 * ;]
(a) absol., to be careless, not to care: Matthew 22:5;
(b) with genitive, to be careless of, to neglect: 1 Timothy 4:14, Hebrews 2:3; 8:9 (see MM, VGT, see word).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Matthew 22:5ἀμελήσαντες · they paid no attentionBut they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business.
- 1 Timothy 4:14ἀμέλει · neglectDo not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.
- Hebrews 2:3ἀμελήσαντες · if we neglect…how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,
- Hebrews 8:9ἠμέλησα · disregardedIt will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, because they did not abide by My covenant, and I disregarded them, declares the Lord.