ἐμπαίζω
empaizōVerbG1702
to mock
From: from G1722 (ἐν) and G3815 (παίζω);
Short Definition
to jeer at, i.e. deride
Full Lexicon Entry
= Attic προσ-, καταπαίζω, to mock at, mock : with dative,; pass.,; absol.
LXX Usage: for עָלַל hithp., שָׂחַק, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
13 timesAppears 13 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
5
Matthew
5
Mark
3
Key Passages
- Luke 14:29
- Luke 22:63
- Luke 23:36
- Matthew 20:19
- Matthew 27:31
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