Greek · G1703 · unreviewed

ἐμπαίκτης

A mocker

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ἐμπαίκτης G1703
Pronunciation empaíktēs

What does ἐμπαίκτης (empaíktēs) mean in the Bible?

ἐμπαίκτης (empaíktēs) is a Greek word meaning "a mocker". ἐμ-παίκτης, -ου, ὁ (ἐμπαίζω, which see), [in LXX: Isa.

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Meaning

a mocker
Extended definition

One who derides or scoffs at others, especially at divine truth or warnings

(ἐμπαίζω, which see), [in LXX: Isa.3:4 (תַּעֲלוּל) * ;] a mocker: 2Pe.3:3, Ju 18.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Masculine 2 Pet 3:3 · Jude 1:18
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