ἐμπαίζω

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Definition

ἐμ-παίζω

[in LXX for עָלַל hithp., שָׂחַק, etc. ;]

= Attic προσ-, καταπαίζω,

to mock at, mock (Hdt.): with dative, Matthew 27:29, 31, Mark 15:20, Luke 14:29; 22:63; 23:36; pass., Matthew 2:16, Luke 18:32; absol., Matthew 20:19; 27:41, Mark 10:34; 15:31, Luke 23:11.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐμπαίζω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

13 total
  1. Matthew 2:16ἐνεπαίχθη · he had been outwitted
    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.
  2. Matthew 20:19ἐμπαῖξαι · to be mocked
    …and 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.”
  3. Matthew 27:29ἐνέπαιξαν · [and] mocked
    And 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!”
  4. Matthew 27:31ἐνέπαιξαν · they had mocked
    After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him.
  5. Matthew 27:41ἐμπαίζοντες · mocked Him
    In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,
  6. Mark 10:34ἐμπαίξουσιν · [who] will mock
    …who will mock Him and spit on Him and flog Him and kill Him. And after three days He will rise again.”
  7. Mark 15:20ἐνέπαιξαν · they had mocked
    After 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.
  8. Mark 15:31ἐμπαίζοντες · mocked [Him]
    In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself!
  9. Luke 14:29ἐμπαίζειν · will ridicule
    Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him,
  10. Luke 18:32ἐμπαιχθήσεται · will be mocked
    He will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon.
  11. Luke 22:63ἐνέπαιζον · began to mock
    The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him.
  12. Luke 23:11ἐμπαίξας · mocked [Him]
    And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
  13. Luke 23:36Ἐνέπαιξαν · mocked
    The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.