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χλευάζω G5512
G5512 is the Greek word χλευάζω, transliterated chleuázō. The King James Version most often renders it mocking.
What it means
to throw out the lip, i.e. jeer at.
Where it comes from
from a derivative probably of G5491 (χεῖλος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: mock.
Verses using χλευάζω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 2:13 · KJV
Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.
Acts 17:32 · KJV
And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5512 mean?
G5512 is the Greek word χλευάζω (chleuázō), meaning to throw out the lip, i.e. jeer at.
How is G5512 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it mocking (1 time), mocked (1 time).
How many times does G5512 appear in the Bible?
χλευάζω (chleuázō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5512 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative probably of G5491 (χεῖλος).
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