1) to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to boast 1a2) to scorn 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to mock, deride 1b2) to interpret (language) 1b2a) interpreter (participle) 1b2b) ambassador (fig.) 1c) (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker Also means: la.tsats (לָצַץ "to scorn" H3945)
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H3887 — לִיץ
luts · to mock · Hebrew/Aramaic
27 tagged verse occurrences
Genesis 42:23 · הַמֵּלִ֖יץAnd they knew not that Joseph understood them; for there was an interpreter between them.2 Chronicles 32:31 · בִּמְלִיצֵ֣י׀Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.Job 16:20 · מְלִיצַ֥יMy friends scoff at me: But mine eye poureth out tears unto God,Job 33:23 · מֵלִ֗יץIf there be with him an angel, An interpreter, one among a thousand, To show unto man what is right for him;Psalm 1:1 · לֵ֝צִ֗יםBlessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers:Psalm 119:51 · הֱלִיצֻ֣נִיThe proud have had me greatly in derision: Yet have I not swerved from thy law.Proverbs 1:22 · וְלֵצִ֗יםHow long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?Proverbs 3:34 · לַלֵּצִ֥ים · יָלִ֑יץSurely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.Proverbs 9:7 · לֵ֗ץHe that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.Proverbs 9:8 · לֵ֭ץReprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.Proverbs 9:12 · וְ֝לַ֗צְתָּIf thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.Proverbs 13:1 · וְ֝לֵ֗ץA wise son heareth his father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.Proverbs 14:6 · לֵ֣ץA scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.Proverbs 14:9 · יָלִ֣יץA trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.Proverbs 15:12 · לֵ֭ץA scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise.Proverbs 19:25 · לֵ֣ץSmite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.Proverbs 19:28 · יָלִ֣יץA worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.Proverbs 19:29 · לַלֵּצִ֣יםJudgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.Proverbs 20:1 · לֵ֣ץWine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.Proverbs 21:11 · לֵ֭ץWhen the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.Proverbs 21:24 · לֵ֣ץThe proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.Proverbs 22:10 · לֵ֭ץCast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.Proverbs 24:9 · לֵֽץ׃The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.Isaiah 28:22 · תִּתְלוֹצָ֔צוּNow therefore be ye not scoffers, lest your bonds be made strong; for a decree of destruction have I heard from the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, upon the whole earth.Isaiah 29:20 · לֵ֑ץFor the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scoffer ceaseth, and all they that watch for iniquity are cut off;Isaiah 43:27 · וּמְלִיצֶ֖יךָThy first father sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me.Hosea 7:5 · לֹצְצִֽים׃On the day of our king the princes made themselves sick with the heat of wine; he stretched out his hand with scoffers.