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 times

Appears 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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