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Lexicon :: Strong's G3456 - myktērizō

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μυκτηρίζω
Transliteration
myktērizō (Key)
Pronunciation
mook-tay-rid'-zo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From a derivative of the base of μυκάομαι (G3455) (meaning snout, as that whence lowing proceeds)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 4:796,614

Strong’s Definitions

μυκτηρίζω myktērízō, mook-tay-rid'-zo; from a derivative of the base of G3455 (meaning snout, as that whence lowing proceeds); to make mouths at, i.e. ridicule:—mock.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G3456 in the following manner: mock (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G3456 in the following manner: mock (1x).

  1. to turn up the nose or sneer at

  2. to mock, deride

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
μυκτηρίζω myktērízō, mook-tay-rid'-zo; from a derivative of the base of G3455 (meaning snout, as that whence lowing proceeds); to make mouths at, i.e. ridicule:—mock.
STRONGS G3456:
μυκτηρίζω: (μυκτήρ the nose); present passive 3 person singular μυκτηρίζεται; properly, to turn up the nose or sneer at; to mock, deride: τινα, passive οὐ μυκτηρίζεται, does not suffer himself to be mocked, Galatians 6:7. (For לָעַג, Job 22:19; Psalm 79:7 (Ps. 80:7); Jeremiah 20:7; נָאַץ, Proverbs 1:30; בָּזָה, Proverbs 15:20; (cf. Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 39, 1 [ET] (and Harnack's note)). 1 Macc. 7:34; (1 Esdr. 1:49); Sextus Empiricus, adverb math. i. 211 (p. 648, 11 edition Bekker).) (Compare: ἐκμυκτηρίζω.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Job
22:19
Psalms
79:7; 80:7
Proverbs
1:30; 15:20
Jeremiah
20:7
Galatians
6:7

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3456 matches the Greek μυκτηρίζω (myktērizō),
which occurs 14 times in 14 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 18:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 18:27 - And at noon Elijah mocked them, saying, “Cry aloud, for he is a god. Either he is musing, or he is relieving himself, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is asleep and must be awakened.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 19:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 19:21 - This is the word that the LORD has spoken concerning him:
“She despises you, she scorns you—
the virgin daughter of Zion;
she wags her head behind you—
the daughter of Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 36:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 36:16 - But they kept mocking the messengers of God, despising his words and scoffing at his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD rose against his people, until there was no remedy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:19 - The righteous see it and are glad;
the innocent one mocks at them,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 80:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:6 - You make us an object of contention for our neighbors,
and our enemies laugh among themselves.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:30 - would have none of my counsel
and despised all my reproof,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:12 - Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man of understanding remains silent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:8 - A man is commended according to his good sense,
but one of twisted mind is despised.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:5 - A fool despises his father’s instruction,
but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:20 - A wise son makes a glad father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:9 - Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
for he will despise the good sense of your words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 37:22

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 37:22 - this is the word that the LORD has spoken concerning him:
“‘She despises you, she scorns you—
the virgin daughter of Zion;
she wags her head behind you—
the daughter of Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 20:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 20:7 - O LORD, you have deceived me,
and I was deceived;
you are stronger than I,
and you have prevailed.
I have become a laughingstock all the day;
everyone mocks me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 8:17

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 8:17 - Then he said to me, “Have you seen this, O son of man? Is it too light a thing for the house of Judah to commit the abominations that they commit here, that they should fill the land with violence and provoke me still further to anger? Behold, they put the branch to their[fn] nose.
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