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εὐτραπελία G2160

G2160 is the Greek word εὐτραπελία, transliterated eutrapelía. The King James Version most often renders it jesting.

Word: εὐτραπελίαTransliteration: eutrapelíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

witticism, i.e. (in a vulgar sense) ribaldry.

Where it comes from

from a compound of G2095 (εὖ) and a derivative of the base of G5157 (τροπή) (meaning well-turned, i.e. ready at repartee, jocose).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

jesting 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: jesting.

Verses using εὐτραπελία

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Ephesians 5:4 · KJV

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2160 mean?

G2160 is the Greek word εὐτραπελία (eutrapelía), meaning witticism, i.e. (in a vulgar sense) ribaldry.

How is G2160 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it jesting (1 time).

How many times does G2160 appear in the Bible?

εὐτραπελία (eutrapelía) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2160 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G2095 (εὖ) and a derivative of the base of G5157 (τροπή) (meaning well-turned, i.e. ready at repartee, jocose).

Nearby entries

G2157 · εὐσχημοσύνη — decorousness G2158 · εὐσχήμων — well-formed, i.e. (figuratively) decorous…G2159 · εὐτόνως — in a well-strung manner, i.e…G2161 · Εὔτυχος — well- fated, i.e. fortunate; Eutychus, a young man G2162 · εὐφημία — good language ("euphemy"), i.e. praise (repute)G2163 · εὔφημος — well spoken of, i.e. reputable

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