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ἐμπαίζω G1702
G1702 is the Greek word ἐμπαίζω, transliterated empaízō. The King James Version most often renders it mocked.
What it means
to jeer at, i.e. deride.
Where it comes from
from G1722 (ἐν) and G3815 (παίζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 13 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: mock.
Verses using ἐμπαίζω
All 13 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:16 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
Mark 10:34 · KJV
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 15:20 · KJV
And 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 15:31 · KJV
Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.
Luke 14:29 · KJV
Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
Luke 18:32 · KJV
For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:
Luke 22:63 · KJV
And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.
Luke 23:11 · KJV
And 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 23:36 · KJV
And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,
Common questions
What does Strong's G1702 mean?
G1702 is the Greek word ἐμπαίζω (empaízō), meaning to jeer at, i.e. deride.
How is G1702 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it mocked (8 times), mock (3 times), mocking (2 times).
How many times does G1702 appear in the Bible?
ἐμπαίζω (empaízō) is tagged in 13 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1702 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1722 (ἐν) and G3815 (παίζω).
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