Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1702

Strong's G1702 · Greek

ἐμπαίζω

empaízō

Number
G1702
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐμπαίζω
Transliteration
empaízō
KJV occurrences
13 verses

Definition

to jeer at, i.e. deride

KJV: mock

Root / derivation: from G1722 (ἐν) and G3815 (παίζω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐμπαίζω across 13 verses.

mocked8×
mock3×
mocking2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew5 verses
Matthew 2:16

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 20:19

And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.

Matthew 27:29

And 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 27:31

And 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 27:41

Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

Mark3 verses
Luke5 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1702 (empaízō) mean?

to jeer at, i.e. deride

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 empaízō 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 G1722 (ἐν) and G3815 (παίζω);