Lexical Definition
χλευάζω chleuázō (khlyoo-ad'-zo) to sneer G:V
from a derivative probably of χεῖλος
mock.
- to throw out the lip, i.e. jeer at
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐχλεύαζον | were mocking | Acts.17.32 |
Abbott-Smith
* χλευάζω (< χλεύη, a jest), [in LXX: Wi 11:14, II Mac 7:7, IV Mac 5:22 * ;]
to jest, mock, jeer: Ac 17:32.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 17:32 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
χλευάζω-άζω,
(χλεύη) jest, scoff, ἐπισκώπτων καὶ παίζων καὶ χ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 with accusative, scoff, jeer at, treat scornfully, τινα [χλευάζωάζουσ᾽ 4th-3rd c.BC: Menander Comicus “Ἐπιτρέποντες” 215; with \_accusative\_ \_of things\_, 1st-2nd c.AD: Plutarchus Biographus et Philosophus “Romulus” 10, etc.">Refs 5th c.BC+]:—middle, [Refs]:—passive, [Refs 4th c.BC+]