Definition
ἐκ-μυκτηρίζω
[in LXX: Psalm 2:4; 22:7; 35:16 (לָעַג), I Esther 1:51 A* ;]
to hold up the nose in derision at, scoff at: with accusative, Luke 16:14; 23:35.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Luke 16:14ἐξεμυκτήριζον · were scoffing atThe Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.
- Luke 23:35ἐξεμυκτήριζον · sneered at [Him]The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”