Strong's Greek Concordance

G1716: ἐμπτύω

emptýō · “to spit on/at”

Definition

to spit at or on

KJV translates it as: spit (upon)

Word origin: from G1722 (ἐν) and G4429 (πτύω);

Extended definition

ἐμ-πτύω
[in LXX: before εἰς, Num.12:14 A, Deu.25:9 (יָרָק)* ;]
= cl., καταπτύω (Ruth., NPhr., 66),
to spit upon: with dative, Mrk.10:34 14:65 15:19; before εἰς, Mat.26:67 27:30. Pass., Luk.18:32.†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G1716 is translated

  • they spat ×1
  • having spit ×1
  • will spit upon ×1
  • to spit ×1
  • were spitting ×1
  • will be spit upon, ×1

Bible verses with G1716 (emptýō)

Emptýō appears in 6 verses.

  • Matthew 26:67

    Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

  • Matthew 27:30

    And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

  • Mark 10:34

    And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.

  • Mark 14:65

    And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.

  • Mark 15:19

    And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.

  • Luke 18:32

    For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: