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ἐμπτύω G1716

G1716 is the Greek word ἐμπτύω, transliterated emptýō. The King James Version most often renders it spit.

Word: ἐμπτύωTransliteration: emptýōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

to spit at or on.

Where it comes from

from G1722 (ἐν) and G4429 (πτύω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

spit 4×spit upon 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: spit (upon).

Verses using ἐμπτύω

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 26:67 · KJV

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

Matthew 27:30 · KJV

And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

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 14:65 · KJV

And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.

Mark 15:19 · KJV

And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1716 mean?

G1716 is the Greek word ἐμπτύω (emptýō), meaning to spit at or on.

How is G1716 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it spit (4 times), spit upon (1 time).

How many times does G1716 appear in the Bible?

ἐμπτύω (emptýō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1716 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1722 (ἐν) and G4429 (πτύω).

Nearby entries

G1713 · ἔμπορος — a (wholesale) tradesman G1714 · ἐμπρήθω — to enkindle, i.e. set on fire G1715 · ἔμπροσθεν — in front of (in place (literally or…G1717 · ἐμφανής — apparent in self G1718 · ἐμφανίζω — to exhibit (in person) or disclose (by words)G1719 · ἔμφοβος — in fear, i.e. alarmed

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