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Strong's G1703 ἐμπαίκτης (empaiktes)

Empaiktes means “mocker” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1703 — dabbarah (“word”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1703
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G1703 Quick Answer

Strong's G1703 ἐμπαικτής (empaiktes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. empaiktes (emp-aik-tace') n. 1. a mocker, a derider 2. (by implication) a false teacher (as one who mocks and belittles other people and their ideas) It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include their and mockers. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
empaiktes (emp-aik-tace') n. 1. a mocker, a derider 2. (by implication) a false teacher (as one who mocks and belittles other people and their ideas)
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
their and mockers

Meaning and Definition

empaiktes (emp-aik-tace') n. 1. a mocker, a derider 2. (by implication) a false teacher (as one who mocks and belittles other people and their ideas) [from G1702] KJV: mocker, scoffer Root(s): G1702 Compare: G5572

Original Word
ἐμπαικτής
Transliteration
empaiktes
Derivation
Root: ἐμπαίζω R1: 1702
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1703. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

a mocker

Usage: ἐμ-παίκτης, -ου, ὁ (ἐμπαίζω, which see), [in LXX: Isa.3:4 (תַּעֲלוּל) * ;] a mocker: 2Pe.3:3, Ju 18.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1703 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render empaiktes, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

mockers Jude 1:18 their 2 Peter 3:3

How Strong's G1703 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1703 (ἐμπαικτής) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1703 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1703 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

2 Peter 3:3 KJV

Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

Jude 1:18 KJV

How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.

Strong's G1703 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Isaiah 3:4 Septuagint / Brenton

And I will make youths their princes, and mockers shall have dominion over them.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1703.

Isaiah 3:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I will make youths their princes, and mockers shall have dominion over them.
2 Peter 3:3 New Testament, KJV
Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
Jude 1:18 New Testament, KJV
How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1703, grouped by book.

Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 3:4
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 3:3
Jude 1 usage, New Testament
Jude 1:18

Strong's G1703 FAQ

What does empaiktes (ἐμπαίκτης) mean?

Empaiktes (Strong's G1703) is a Greek word most simply glossed "mocker". empaiktes (emp-aik-tace') n. 1. a mocker, a derider 2. (by implication) a false teacher (as one who mocks and belittles other people and their ideas)

How many times is empaiktes (ἐμπαίκτης) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1703 across 3 books.

Where can I study empaiktes (ἐμπαίκτης) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1703 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate empaiktes (ἐμπαίκτης)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as their and mockers. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1703 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1703, with linked reader references where each row is available.