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 · הַמֵּלִ֖יץThey did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.2 Chronicles 32:31 · בִּמְלִיצֵ֣י׀And so when ambassadors of the rulers of Babylon were sent to him to inquire about the wonder that had happened in the land, God left him alone to test him, that He might know all that was in Hezekiah’s heart.Job 16:20 · מְלִיצַ֥יMy friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.Job 33:23 · מֵלִ֗יץYet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,Psalm 1:1 · לֵ֝צִ֗יםBlessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.Psalm 119:51 · הֱלִיצֻ֣נִיThe arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.Proverbs 1:22 · וְלֵצִ֗ים“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?Proverbs 3:34 · לַלֵּצִ֥ים · יָלִ֑יץHe mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.Proverbs 9:7 · לֵ֗ץHe who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.Proverbs 9:8 · לֵ֭ץDo not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.Proverbs 9:12 · וְ֝לַ֗צְתָּIf you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.Proverbs 13:1 · וְ֝לֵ֗ץA wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.Proverbs 14:6 · לֵ֣ץA mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.Proverbs 14:9 · יָלִ֣יץFools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.Proverbs 15:12 · לֵ֭ץA mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.Proverbs 19:25 · לֵ֣ץStrike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.Proverbs 19:28 · יָלִ֣יץA corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.Proverbs 19:29 · לַלֵּצִ֣יםJudgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.Proverbs 20:1 · לֵ֣ץWine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.Proverbs 21:11 · לֵ֭ץWhen a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.Proverbs 21:24 · לֵ֣ץMocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.Proverbs 22:10 · לֵ֭ץDrive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.Proverbs 24:9 · לֵֽץ׃A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.Isaiah 28:22 · תִּתְלוֹצָ֔צוּSo now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.Isaiah 29:20 · לֵ֑ץFor the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—Isaiah 43:27 · וּמְלִיצֶ֖יךָYour first father sinned, and your spokesmen rebelled against Me.Hosea 7:5 · לֹצְצִֽים׃The princes are inflamed with wine on the day of our king; so he joins hands with those who mock him.