ΓΕΛΟΙΑΖΩ, γελοιαζω
GELOIAZŌ, geloiazō
Sounds Like: geh-loi-AH-zoh
Translations: to mock, to ridicule, to make fun of, to jest, to joke
From the root: ΓΕΛΟΙΑΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to mock, ridicule, or make fun of someone or something. It implies an action of jesting or joking, often with a negative or derisive connotation. It can be used to describe someone who treats a serious matter lightly or who makes a person or idea seem foolish.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G1070 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΓΕΛΟΙΑΖΩ.
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- ΓΕΛΟΙΑΖΕΙΝ — to mock, to ridicule, to make fun of
- ΓΕΛΟΙΑΖΟΝΤΕΣ — joking, making fun, ridiculing, jesting
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