ἐκμυκτηρίζω

ekmuktērizōVerbG1592

to ridicule

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3456 (μυκτηρίζω);

Short Definition

to sneer outright at

Full Lexicon Entry

to hold up the nose in derision at, scoff at: with accusative.
LXX Usage: (לָעַג), A*

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2

Key Passages

  • Luke 16:14
  • Luke 23:35

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