Strong's Greek Concordance

G1592: ἐκμυκτηρίζω

ekmyktērízō · “to ridicule”

Definition

to sneer outright at

KJV translates it as: deride

Word origin: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3456 (μυκτηρίζω);

Extended definition

ἐκ-μυκτηρίζω
[in LXX: Psa.2:4 22:7 35:16 (לָעַג), I Est.1:51 A* ;]
to hold up the nose in derision at, scoff at: with accusative, Luk.16:14 23:35.†
(AS)

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How G1592 is translated

  • they were ridiculing ×1
  • were deriding him ×1

Bible verses with G1592 (ekmyktērízō)

Ekmyktērízō appears in 2 verses.

  • Luke 16:14

    And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.

  • Luke 23:35

    And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.