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Strong's G1716 ἐμπτύω (emptyo)

emptuo - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1716 — dagar (“gather”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1716
Language Greek
Linked Usages 8
Books 5

Strong's G1716 Quick Answer

Strong's G1716 ἐμπτύω (emptuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. emptuo (emp-too'-o) v. 1. to spit at or on [from G1722 and G4429] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include spit. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
emptuo (emp-too'-o) v. 1. to spit at or on [from G1722 and G4429]
Usage
8 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
spit

Meaning and Definition

emptuo (emp-too'-o) v. 1. to spit at or on [from G1722 and G4429] KJV: spit (upon) Root(s): G1722, G4429

Original Word
ἐμπτύω
Transliteration
emptuo
Derivation
Root: πτύω R1: 1722 R2: 4429
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1716. 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)

to spit on/at

Usage: ἐμ-πτύω [in LXX: before εἰς, Num.12:14 A, Deu.25:9 (יָרָק)* ;] = cl., καταπτύω (Ruth., NPhr., 66), to spit upon: with dative, Mrk.10:34 14:65 15:19; before εἰς, Mat.26:67 27:30. Pass., Luk.18:32.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1716 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render emptuo, 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.

spit Matthew 26:67

How Strong's G1716 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 6 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 G1716 (ἐμπτύω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1716 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 G1716 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 26:67 KJV

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

Matthew 27:30 KJV

And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

Mark 10:34 KJV

And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.

Strong's G1716 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Numbers 12:14 Septuagint / Brenton

And the Lord said to Moses, If her father had only spit in her face, would she not be ashamed seven days? let her be set apart seven days without the camp, and afterward she shall come in.

Deuteronomy 25:9 Septuagint / Brenton

then his brother’s wife shall come forward before the elders, and shall loose one shoe from off his foot, and shall spit in his face, and shall answer and say, Thus shall they do to the man who will not build his brother’s house in Israel.

Usage Excerpts

First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1716.

Numbers 12:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord said to Moses, If her father had only spit in her face, would she not be ashamed seven days? let her be set apart seven days without the camp, and afterward she shall come in.
Deuteronomy 25:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
then his brother’s wife shall come forward before the elders, and shall loose one shoe from off his foot, and shall spit in his face, and shall answer and say, Thus shall they do to the man who will not build his brother’s house in Israel.
Matthew 26:67 New Testament, KJV
Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,
Matthew 27:30 New Testament, KJV
And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.
Mark 10:34 New Testament, KJV
And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.
Mark 14:65 New Testament, KJV
And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.
Mark 15:19 New Testament, KJV
And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.
Luke 18:32 New Testament, KJV
For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1716, grouped by book.

Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 3 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1716 FAQ

What does emptyo (ἐμπτύω) mean?

Strong's G1716 is a Greek entry for G1716 ἐμπτύω (emptuo). emptuo (emp-too'-o) v. 1. to spit at or on [from G1722 and G4429]

How many times is emptyo (ἐμπτύω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G1716 across 5 books.

Where can I study emptyo (ἐμπτύω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1716 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate emptyo (ἐμπτύω)?

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

Does Strong's G1716 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1716, with linked reader references where each row is available.