Strong's G1702 · Greek
ἐμπαίζω
empaizo · /emp-aheed'-zo/
Definition
from 1722 and 3815; to jeer at, i.e. deride:--mock.
KJV: mock
Root / derivation: from 1722 and 3815
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐμπαίζω across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew5 verses
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
Matthew 20:19And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.
Matthew 27:29And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
Matthew 27:31And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.
Matthew 27:41Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
Mark3 verses
And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.
Mark 15:20And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.
Mark 15:31Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.
Luke5 verses
Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
Luke 18:32For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:
Luke 22:63And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.
Luke 23:11And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
Luke 23:36And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1702 (empaizo) mean?
from 1722 and 3815; to jeer at, i.e. deride:--mock.
How many times does G1702 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1702 (ἐμπαίζω) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mocked.”
How is empaizo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1702 is rendered as “mocked” (8×), “mock” (3×), “mocking” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ἐμπαίζω come from?
from 1722 and 3815