Greek Word Study

The meaning of καταγελάω

Understanding katageláō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

laugh to scorn. - to laugh down, i.e. deride

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καταγελάω

Phonetickat-ag-el-ah'-o
Transliterationkatageláō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

laugh to scorn. - to laugh down, i.e. deride

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 9:24

He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

Word: καταγελάω (katageláō)
Mark 5:40

And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

Word: καταγελάω (katageláō)
Luke 8:53

And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

Word: καταγελάω (katageláō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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