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Strong's G2160 εὐτραπελία (eutrapelia)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2160 — zemirah (“Zemira”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2160
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G2160 Quick Answer

Strong's G2160 εὐτραπελία (eutrapelia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eutrapelia (yoo-trap-el-ee'-ah) n. 1. witticism 2. (in a vulgar sense) ribaldry It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include nor, neither, filthiness, foolish, and talking. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
eutrapelia (yoo-trap-el-ee'-ah) n. 1. witticism 2. (in a vulgar sense) ribaldry
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
nor, neither, filthiness, foolish, and talking

Meaning and Definition

eutrapelia (yoo-trap-el-ee'-ah) n. 1. witticism 2. (in a vulgar sense) ribaldry [from a compound of G2095 and a derivative of the base of G5157 (meaning "well-turned", i.e. ready at repartee, jocose)] KJV: jesting Root(s): G2095, G5157

Original Word
εὐτραπελία
Transliteration
eutrapelia
Derivation
Root: τροπή R1: 2095 R2: 5157
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2160. 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)

vulgar jesting

Usage: εὐτραπελία, -ας, ἡ (εὖ, τρέπω), __1. versatility, wit, facetiousness (Hippocr., Plat., al.). __2. = βωμολογία, coarse jesting, ribaldry (Abbott, Essays, 93): Eph.5:4.† SYN.: μωρολογία, see Tr., Syn., § xxxiv (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

nor neither filthiness foolish talking jesting convenient rather giving thanks

How Strong's G2160 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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 1 linked usage.

Strong's G2160 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 G2160 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Ephesians 5:4 KJV

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G2160.

Ephesians 5:4 New Testament, KJV
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2160, grouped by book.

Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2160 FAQ

What does eutrapelia (εὐτραπελία) mean?

Eutrapelia (Strong's G2160) is a Greek word most simply glossed "jesting". eutrapelia (yoo-trap-el-ee'-ah) n. 1. witticism 2. (in a vulgar sense) ribaldry

How many times is eutrapelia (εὐτραπελία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G2160 across 1 book.

Where can I study eutrapelia (εὐτραπελία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2160 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate eutrapelia (εὐτραπελία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as nor, neither, filthiness, foolish, talking, and jesting. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.