καταγελάω (katageláō) — Laugh to Scorn
Greek word study: καταγελάω (katageláō), Strong's G2606. to laugh down, i.e. deride
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to laugh down, i.e. deride
KJV translation words: laugh to scorn
Strong's G2606 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 9:24 and last appears in Luke 8:53.
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Verses (all 3)
- Matthew 9:24 — κατεγέλων — they were mocking
- Mark 5:40 — κατεγέλων — they were laughing at
- Luke 8:53 — κατεγέλων — they were laughing
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What does katageláō (G2606) mean?
To laugh down, i.e. deride.
How is G2606 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2606 as: laugh to scorn.
How often does καταγελάω (katageláō) appear?
Strong's G2606 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 9:24 and last appears in Luke 8:53.
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