ἐμπαίζω (empaízō) — Mock

Greek word study: ἐμπαίζω (empaízō), Strong's G1702. to jeer at, i.e. deride

GreekStrong's G1702
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐμπαίζω (empaízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to jeer at, i.e. deride

Word study
Derivation: from G1722 (ἐν) and G3815 (παίζω);

KJV translation words: mock

Where this word appears

Strong's G1702 is tagged on 13 words in 13 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:16 and last appears in Luke 23:36.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

mocking ×2they had mocked ×2to mock ×2Mocked ×1having mocked ×1he had been outwitted ×1they mocked ×1they will mock ×1were mocking ×1will be mocked ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐνέπαιξαν ×4ἐμπαίζοντες ×2ἐμπαιχθήσεται ×1ἐμπαίζειν ×1ἐμπαίξας ×1ἐμπαίξουσιν ×1ἐμπαῖξαι ×1ἐνεπαίχθη ×1ἐνέπαιζον ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×5Luke ×5Mark ×3

Verses (all 13)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1722 ἐν (en), G3815 παίζω (paízō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1701 ἐμπαιγμός (empaigmós), G1703 ἐμπαίκτης (empaíktēs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does empaízō (G1702) mean?

To jeer at, i.e. deride.

How is G1702 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1702 as: mock.

How often does ἐμπαίζω (empaízō) appear?

Strong's G1702 is tagged on 13 words in 13 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:16 and last appears in Luke 23:36.