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ἐμπαίζω G1702

G1702 is the Greek word ἐμπαίζω, transliterated empaízō. The King James Version most often renders it mocked.

Word: ἐμπαίζωTransliteration: empaízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 13 verses

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.

mocked 8×mock 3×mocking 2×

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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