What does eutrapelia mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G2160

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

facetiousness, pleasantry; hence, buffoonery, coarse laughter, Eph. 5:4*

In the original Greek the word is written: εὐτραπελία

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with eutrapelia

These are the most notable occurrences of eutrapelia (G2160) across the King James Bible.

Ephesians 5:4

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

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about eutrapelia

What does eutrapelia mean in Greek?

Strong's G2160 (eutrapelia) is a Greek word that means: facetiousness, pleasantry; hence, buffoonery, coarse laughter, Eph. 5:4* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does eutrapelia appear in the Bible?

The word eutrapelia (G2160) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2160?

Strong's G2160 is eutrapelia, a Greek word defined as: facetiousness, pleasantry; hence, buffoonery, coarse laughter, Eph. 5:4*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is eutrapelia in the Old Testament or New Testament?

eutrapelia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.