# G1701 ἐμπαιγμός

ἐμπαιγμός (empaigmós), Strong’s G1701: derision KJV: mocking. Occurs 7 times.

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*empaigmós* — derision

KJV: mocking

Derived from [ἐμπαίζω empaízō](https://besorah.bible/word/G1702) (to jeer at, i.e. deride)

Occurs 7 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Hebrews 11:36](https://besorah.bible/besorah/hebrews/11?v=36) — Others were tried by mocking and scourging, yes, moreover by bonds and imprisonment.
- [Wisdom of Solomon 12:25](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/wisdom-of-solomon/12?v=25) — Therefore, as to unreasoning children, you sent your judgment to mock them.
- [Sirach 27:28](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/sirach/27?v=28) — Mockery and reproach are from the arrogant. Vengeance lies in wait for them like a lion.
- [2 Maccabees 7:7](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/2-maccabees/7?v=7) — And when the first had died like this, they brought the second to the mocking; and they pulled off the skin of his head…
- [3 Maccabees 5:22](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/3-maccabees/5?v=22) — They didn’t employ the night in sleep, but in contriving cruel mockeries for those deemed miserable.