Waiting for reviewFinal eCandidate #1564 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

contemnecontemn

A final e dropped: selfe → self, beene → been, hee → he.

Puritas changed it: 3,347 times in 1,011 works
Consistency: 98.9% (3,347 of 3,383)
Reach if approved: ~3,555 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: contemn
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 3,383 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (3,347 changes in 1,011 works, 98.9% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 3,347)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… defēded & deliuered you frō the hād of a cruell diſtroyer & will you not withſtanding contemnecontemn this his holie ordinance, and accounte it as a vile thinges far be it …
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… defēded & deliuered you frō the hād of a cruell diſtroyer & will you not withſtanding contemnecontemn this his holie ordinance, and accounte it as a vile thinges far be it …
Thomas Helwys · Admonition Unto Congregations · p. 74 · Open in the reader
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… but the onely begotten sonne as miserable, and …xalt the wicked and such as contemnecontemn God: yea most foolishly beguile and betray their owne soules into th… hand of …
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… but the onely begotten sonne as miserable, and …xalt the wicked and such as contemnecontemn God: yea most foolishly beguile and betray their owne soules into th… hand of …
Phineas Fletcher · The Way to Blessedness · p. 215 · Open in the reader
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… dooth renounce you, Hieremie and Paule doth hate you: Porphy…ius & Iambli cus, dothe contemnecontemn you. Who shall then be your standard bearer? or who the trompettour to blowe …
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… dooth renounce you, Hieremie and Paule doth hate you: Porphy…ius & Iambli cus, dothe contemnecontemn you. Who shall then be your standard bearer? or who the trompettour to blowe …
William Fulke · Anti-Prognostication · Open in the reader
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… in Palestine, sawe Ierusalem but one day only, that neither he might seeme to contemnecontemn the holy places because of neerenesse, nor againe to shut vp the Lorde in …
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… in Palestine, sawe Ierusalem but one day only, that neither he might seeme to contemnecontemn the holy places because of neerenesse, nor againe to shut vp the Lorde in …
William Fulke · Two Popish Heretics Confuted · p. 104 · Open in the reader
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… then to any man. So are we to esteeme of it, and not to contemnecontemn what God hath graced, or to dishonor what he hath honoured. We shall but …
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… then to any man. So are we to esteeme of it, and not to contemnecontemn what God hath graced, or to dishonor what he hath honoured. We shall but …
Thomas Gataker · Two Marriage Sermons · p. 13 · Open in the reader
Printed
… to hate godlineſſe and the appearance of it; thou ſhalt be given up to contemnecontemn God and his judgements, to trample under foot the blood of the covenant, or …
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… to hate godlineſſe and the appearance of it; thou ſhalt be given up to contemnecontemn God and his judgements, to trample under foot the blood of the covenant, or …
Thomas Goodwin · Aggravation of Sin · p. 88 · Open in the reader
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… liue ſo diſſolutely: For who dare be bold to fight againſt God? Who dare contemnecontemn him, and deride him to his face, as many doe? If men dare not …
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… liue ſo diſſolutely: For who dare be bold to fight againſt God? Who dare contemnecontemn him, and deride him to his face, as many doe? If men dare not …
Thomas Granger · Pauls Crown of Rejoicing · p. 12 · Open in the reader
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… famous Histories) are produced to improoue Peter's sitting at Rome, Bellarmine answereth, Wee justlie contemnecontemn (sayeth hee) Fasciculus Temporum, and the Passional chiefelie, seeing Fasciculus followeth Marianus Scotus, who …
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… famous Histories) are produced to improoue Peter's sitting at Rome, Bellarmine answereth, Wee justlie contemnecontemn (sayeth hee) Fasciculus Temporum, and the Passional chiefelie, seeing Fasciculus followeth Marianus Scotus, who …
William Guild · Popish Glorying in Antiquity Turned to their Shame · p. 251 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (36)

29 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 7 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Praise of a Godly Woman A01431

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… Her, than Commending Her, because that is a constant marke of the Godly to ContemneContemn the vngodly, Psal. 15.4. This, of the wicked to Praise the wicked, to Blesse the …
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… Her, than Commending Her, because that is a constant marke of the Godly to ContemneContemn the vngodly, Psal. 15.4. This, of the wicked to Praise the wicked, to Blesse the …
Hannibal Gamon · The Praise of a Godly Woman · p. 17 · Open in the reader

The Happiness of the Church A01956

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… let vs set them in our meditation, and settle our selues to attaine them. ContemneContemn we, condemn we the foolish choice of worldlings, in regard of our portion and …
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… let vs set them in our meditation, and settle our selues to attaine them. ContemneContemn we, condemn we the foolish choice of worldlings, in regard of our portion and …
Thomas Adams · The Happiness of the Church · p. 306 · Open in the reader
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ContemneContemn we then this world: what though we haue many sorrows here, & a still succession …
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ContemneContemn we then this world: what though we haue many sorrows here, & a still succession …
Thomas Adams · The Happiness of the Church · p. 226 · Open in the reader

The Pathway to Prayer and Piety A03356

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3 ContemneContemn it as a thing indifferent, and of no great importance.
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3 ContemneContemn it as a thing indifferent, and of no great importance.
Robert Hill · The Pathway to Prayer and Piety · p. 131 · Open in the reader

Hymns or Sacred Songs A03826

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ContemneContemn the world, and mans conceits to wickednes inclind,
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ContemneContemn the world, and mans conceits to wickednes inclind,
Alexander Hume · Hymns or Sacred Songs · p. 29 · Open in the reader

Exposition of Ecclesiastes A06504

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… but from our owne deuiſes. Thus myght Hierome well haue taught his beloued Bleſilla: ContemneContemn not the creatures of this world, but thine owne deuiſes, coū ſels, cares, and …
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… but from our owne deuiſes. Thus myght Hierome well haue taught his beloued Bleſilla: ContemneContemn not the creatures of this world, but thine owne deuiſes, coū ſels, cares, and …
Martin Luther · Exposition of Ecclesiastes · p. 30 · Open in the reader

Twenty-Five Lectures Upon the Lords Last Sermon and Conference A11006

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… worde of Ieſus Chriſt, in the which his glorious face is ſeene, and ſhineth. ContemneContemn not this mirrour, contemnecontemn not this Goſpel preached: for if thou contemnecontemn it, it …
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… worde of Ieſus Chriſt, in the which his glorious face is ſeene, and ſhineth. ContemneContemn not this mirrour, contemnecontemn not this Goſpel preached: for if thou contemnecontemn it, it …
Robert Rollock · Twenty-Five Lectures Upon the Lords Last Sermon and Conference · p. 210 · Open in the reader

Lectures Upon the Epistles to the Thessalonians A11010

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… is a ground, There is no glorifying of the Lord, but in his miniſtrie. ContemneContemn thou this miniſtrie by little and little in end thou ſhalt be an enemie …
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… is a ground, There is no glorifying of the Lord, but in his miniſtrie. ContemneContemn thou this miniſtrie by little and little in end thou ſhalt be an enemie …
Robert Rollock · Lectures Upon the Epistles to the Thessalonians · p. 95 · Open in the reader

The Progress of Saints to Full Holiness A13554

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… his owne industry, but left his Disciples to doe greater things than himselfe: Ioh. 14.12. ContemneContemn Gods meanes, and thy owne shall never succeede. Besides, will not any say, that …
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… his owne industry, but left his Disciples to doe greater things than himselfe: Ioh. 14.12. ContemneContemn Gods meanes, and thy owne shall never succeede. Besides, will not any say, that …
Thomas Taylor · The Progress of Saints to Full Holiness · p. 46 · Open in the reader

Britains Remembrancer A15627

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ContemneContemn and malice those, and use their pow'r
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ContemneContemn and malice those, and use their pow'r
George Wither · Britains Remembrancer · p. 198 · Open in the reader

Emblems Ancient and Modern A15631

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ContemneContemn him; as if he were left,
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ContemneContemn him; as if he were left,
George Wither · Emblems Ancient and Modern · p. 268 · Open in the reader

The Victory of Patience A15848

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To ContemneContemn their Contempt,
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To ContemneContemn their Contempt,
Richard Younge · The Victory of Patience · Open in the reader

Comforting Afflicted Consciences A16330

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… passeth all, I am perswaded, that any drunken Belial ever yet fastned upon thee. ContemneContemn thou therefore for ever, and trample upon with an humble and triumphant patience, all …
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… passeth all, I am perswaded, that any drunken Belial ever yet fastned upon thee. ContemneContemn thou therefore for ever, and trample upon with an humble and triumphant patience, all …
Robert Bolton · Comforting Afflicted Consciences · p. 341 · Open in the reader

The Last Battle of the Soul A16539

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… God Sir is with you, & within you: Continue in such holie and heauenlie thoughtes: ContemneContemn still the transitorie triffles of this world, that gladlie yee may desire to goe …
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… God Sir is with you, & within you: Continue in such holie and heauenlie thoughtes: ContemneContemn still the transitorie triffles of this world, that gladlie yee may desire to goe …
Zacharie Boyd · The Last Battle of the Soul · p. 1063 · Open in the reader

The Duties Commanded and Sins Forbidden in the Law of God A20720

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ContemneContemn their counsell. 1. King. 12. 8.
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ContemneContemn their counsell. 1. King. 12. 8.
George Downame · The Duties Commanded and Sins Forbidden in the Law of God · Open in the reader
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ContemneContemn and despise them. Luk. 10. 16.
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ContemneContemn and despise them. Luk. 10. 16.
George Downame · The Duties Commanded and Sins Forbidden in the Law of God · Open in the reader

A Treasury of Ancient Adages and Proverbs A20796

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ContemneContemn omnia, quae supervacuus labor, velut ornamentum, ac decus ponit. Sen. Epist. 8. l. 1.
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ContemneContemn omnia, quae supervacuus labor, velut ornamentum, ac decus ponit. Sen. Epist. 8. l. 1.
Thomas Draxe · A Treasury of Ancient Adages and Proverbs · p. 116 · Open in the reader
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ContemneContemn famam, fama vix vero favet. Sen.
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ContemneContemn famam, fama vix vero favet. Sen.
Thomas Draxe · A Treasury of Ancient Adages and Proverbs · p. 177 · Open in the reader
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ContemneContemn famam, fama vix vero favet.
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ContemneContemn famam, fama vix vero favet.
Thomas Draxe · A Treasury of Ancient Adages and Proverbs · p. 241 · Open in the reader

Westminster Annotations A36467

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V. 20. Despise not prophesyings] ContemneContemn not the preaching of the Word, how mean soever the Preachers gifts seem unto …
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V. 20. Despise not prophesyings] ContemneContemn not the preaching of the Word, how mean soever the Preachers gifts seem unto …
John Downame · Westminster Annotations · Open in the reader
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V. 8. Harden] ContemneContemn not his voyce, but beleeve it, cleave fast and be obedient unto it, Zech …
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V. 8. Harden] ContemneContemn not his voyce, but beleeve it, cleave fast and be obedient unto it, Zech …
John Downame · Westminster Annotations · Open in the reader

The Schools Guarded A45342

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40. ContemneContemn not the judgement of those learned, Godly, Orthodox lights which God hath raised up …
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40. ContemneContemn not the judgement of those learned, Godly, Orthodox lights which God hath raised up …
Thomas Hall · The Schools Guarded · p. 115 · Open in the reader

The Arraignment of Licentious Liberty A45542

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… him Chancellor, looke first at God, then at me. Saint Austins rule is excellent, ContemneContemn potestatem timendo potestatem; the supreme power hath a superiour in heaven: for feare of …
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… him Chancellor, looke first at God, then at me. Saint Austins rule is excellent, ContemneContemn potestatem timendo potestatem; the supreme power hath a superiour in heaven: for feare of …
Nathaniel Hardy · The Arraignment of Licentious Liberty · p. 23 · Open in the reader

The Art of Logic and Rhetoric A49581

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And they that Emulate such as have the goods aforementioned, ContemneContemn such as have them not: and thence it is, that men who live happily …
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And they that Emulate such as have the goods aforementioned, ContemneContemn such as have them not: and thence it is, that men who live happily …
Petrus Ramus · The Art of Logic and Rhetoric · p. 212 · Open in the reader

The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms A56211

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… Parliaments Votes, Proceedings, Members; seconded with expresse commands, and invitations to the People, to ContemneContemn its authority, and disobey all its Orders made without his personall consent; which is …
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… Parliaments Votes, Proceedings, Members; seconded with expresse commands, and invitations to the People, to ContemneContemn its authority, and disobey all its Orders made without his personall consent; which is …
William Prynne · The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms · p. 28 · Open in the reader

Collection of Poems A68914

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ContemneContemn her power, I doe beleeue the holy
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ContemneContemn her power, I doe beleeue the holy
George Wither · Collection of Poems · Open in the reader

The Saints Sure and Perpetual Guide A68954

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… graceleſſe wretches, when hee was upon Earth, called Chriſt Ieſus, Devill. See Math. 10. 25. Ioh. 7. 20. ContemneContemn thou therefore for ever, the utmoſt malice of the moſt ſcurrill tongue.
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… graceleſſe wretches, when hee was upon Earth, called Chriſt Ieſus, Devill. See Math. 10. 25. Ioh. 7. 20. ContemneContemn thou therefore for ever, the utmoſt malice of the moſt ſcurrill tongue.
Robert Bolton · The Saints Sure and Perpetual Guide · p. 219 · Open in the reader

Exposition of Proverbs 1-3 A95065

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Uſe. ContemneContemn the proſperity of wicked men, for God will certainly ruine them, notwithſtanding their wealth.
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Uſe. ContemneContemn the proſperity of wicked men, for God will certainly ruine them, notwithſtanding their wealth.
Francis Taylor · Exposition of Proverbs 1-3 · p. 539 · Open in the reader

Exhortation Unto Governors and People in Wales B00537

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… ſhame beſtow ſome thing that is yours, to haue ſaluation made knowen vnto you. ContemneContemn not the grace of God offered vnto you in theſe daies of your peace …
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… ſhame beſtow ſome thing that is yours, to haue ſaluation made knowen vnto you. ContemneContemn not the grace of God offered vnto you in theſe daies of your peace …
John Penry · Exhortation Unto Governors and People in Wales · p. 37 · Open in the reader