χλευάζω (chleuázō) — Mock

Greek word study: χλευάζω (chleuázō), Strong's G5512. to throw out the lip, i.e. jeer at

GreekStrong's G5512
Quick definition
Greek word
χλευάζω (chleuázō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to throw out the lip, i.e. jeer at

Word study
Derivation: from a derivative probably of G5491 (χεῖλος);

KJV translation words: mock

Where this word appears

Strong's G5512 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 17:32.

How it is rendered in the text

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

were mocking him ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐχλεύαζον ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Acts 17:32 — ἐχλεύαζον — were mocking him

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5491 χεῖλος (cheîlos).

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 chleuázō (G5512) mean?

To throw out the lip, i.e. jeer at.

How is G5512 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5512 as: mock.

How often does χλευάζω (chleuázō) appear?

Strong's G5512 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 17:32.