ΣΚΩΠΤΕΙΝ, σκωπτειν
SKŌPTEIN, skōptein
Sounds Like: SKOHP-tine
Translations: to mock, to scoff, to ridicule, to jeer
From the root: ΣΚΩΠΤΕΙΝ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to mock, scoff, or ridicule someone. It describes the act of making fun of or showing contempt for a person or thing, often through words or gestures. It can be used to describe a general attitude of disdain or specific instances of taunting.
Inflection: Present Active Infinitive
Strong’s number: G4647 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Two — 14:29
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