ἐμπαίζω (empaizō) means “to mock” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: emp-aheed'-zo Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ἐμπαίζω · empaizō · to mock
ἐμ-παίζω [in LXX for עָלַל hithp., שָׂחַק, etc. ;] = Attic προσ-, καταπαίζω, to mock at, mock (Hdt.): with dative, Mat.27:29, 31, Mrk.15:20, Luk.14:29 22:63 23:36; pass., Mat.2:16, Luk.18:32; absol., Mat.20:19 27:41, Mrk.10:34 15:31, Luk.23:11.† (AS)
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I mock, ridicule.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| mocked him | 3 |
| they had mocked | 2 |
| and mocked | 1 |
| began to mock | 1 |
| he had been outwitted | 1 |
| mocked | 1 |
| to be mocked | 1 |
| who will mock | 1 |
| will be mocked | 1 |
| will ridicule | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| mocked | 3 |
| mocking | 2 |
| and mocked | 1 |
| he was mocked | 1 |
| mock | 1 |
| shall be mocked | 1 |
| that they had mocked | 1 |
| they had mocked | 1 |
| they shall mock | 1 |
| to mock | 1 |
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When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi.
Read word by wordand will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.”
Read word by wordAnd they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Read word by wordAfter they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him.
Read word by wordIn the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,
Read word by wordwho will mock Him and spit on Him and flog Him and kill Him. And after three days He will rise again.”
Read word by wordAfter they had mocked Him, they removed the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him.
Read word by wordIn the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself!
Read word by wordOtherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him,
Read word by wordHe will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon.
Read word by wordThe men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him.
Read word by wordAnd even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
Read word by wordThe soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.
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