καταγελάω

katagelaōVerbG2606

to mock

Short Definition

to laugh down, i.e. deride

Full Lexicon Entry

to deride, laugh scornfully at: with genitive of person(s).
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׂחַק,

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 8:53
  • Matthew 9:24
  • Mark 5:40

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