Greek · G1592 · unreviewed

ἐκμυκτηρίζω

To sneer outright at

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ἐκμυκτηρίζω G1592
Pronunciation ekmyktērízō

What does ἐκμυκτηρίζω (ekmyktērízō) mean in the Bible?

ἐκμυκτηρίζω (ekmyktērízō) is a Greek word meaning "to sneer outright at". ἐκ-μυκτηρίζω [in LXX: Psa.

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Meaning

to sneer outright at
Extended definition

Intense, visible mockery—literally holding nose in derision—stronger than ordinary ridicule.

to hold up the nose in derision at, scoff at: with accusative, Luk.16:14 23:35.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.

Tenses
Imperfect
Voices
Active
Indicative states a fact or reality
Imperfect Active Luke 16:14 · Luke 23:35
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 2 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
background 2
Tense
imperfect 2
Voice
active 2
Mood
indicative 2

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

Biblical Occurrences

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