◄ 2606. katagelaó ►
Strong's Lexicon katagelaó: To mock, to deride, to laugh at Original Word: καταγελάω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katagelaó Pronunciation: kat-ag-el-ah'-o Phonetic Spelling: (kat-ag-el-ah'-o) Definition: To mock, to deride, to laugh at Meaning: I laugh at, ridicule. Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "kata-" meaning "against" or "down" and "gelaó" meaning "to laugh." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar concepts of mockery or derision includes: - H3932 (lāʿag): To mock, deride - H2048 (hāg): To mock, deride Usage: The verb "katagelaó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of mocking or deriding someone. It conveys a sense of scornful laughter or ridicule directed at another person, often in a context of disbelief or contempt. This term is used to depict the reaction of those who do not take something seriously or who dismiss it with disdain. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public ridicule and mockery were common social tools used to shame or discredit individuals. Such actions were often employed in philosophical debates, political arenas, and social gatherings to undermine opponents. In the Jewish context, mockery was seen as a form of persecution, especially when directed at prophets or those claiming divine authority. The act of mocking was not only a personal affront but also a challenge to one's honor and credibility. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from kata and gelaó Definition to deride NASB Translation laughing (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2606: καταγελάω καταγελάω, καταγέλω: imperfect 3 person plural κατεγέλων; to deride (A. V. laugh to scorn): τίνος, anyone (cf. Buttmann, § 132, 15), Matthew 9:24; Mark 5:40; Luke 8:53. (From (Aeschylus and) Herodotus down; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance laugh at, scorn. To laugh down, i.e. Deride -- laugh to scorn. Forms and Transliterations καταγελά καταγελάσατωσάν καταγελάσεται καταγελάση καταγελασθήσονται καταγελασθώμεν καταγελάται καταγελών καταγελώντα καταγελώνται καταγελώντες καταγέλωτα καταγηράσητε καταγίνομαι κατεγέλασάν κατεγελων κατεγέλων κατεγενόμην κατεγίνοντο kategelon kategelōn kategélon kategélōn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 9:24 V-IIA-3P GRK: καθεύδει καὶ κατεγέλων αὐτοῦ NAS: but is asleep. And they [began] laughing at Him. KJV: they laughed him to scorn. INT: sleeps And they laughed at him Mark 5:40 V-IIA-3P GRK: καὶ κατεγέλων αὐτοῦ αὐτὸς NAS: They [began] laughing at Him. But putting KJV: him to scorn. But INT: And they laughed at him him Luke 8:53 V-IIA-3P GRK: καὶ κατεγέλων αὐτοῦ εἰδότες NAS: And they [began] laughing at Him, knowing KJV: him to scorn, knowing INT: And they laughed at him knowing Strong's Greek 2606 3 Occurrences κατεγέλων — 3 Occ.