χλευάζω

chleuazōto sneerHow to read Greek
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Definition

χλευάζω

(χλεύη, a jest), [in LXX: Wis.11.14, 2Ma.7.7, 4Ma.5.22 * ;]

to jest, mock, jeer: Acts 17:32.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Acts 2:13διαχλευάζοντες · mocked [them]
    But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”
  2. Acts 17:32ἐχλεύαζον · began to mock [him]
    When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.”