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 didn’t know that Joseph understood them; for there was an interpreter between them.2 Chronicles 32:31 · בִּמְלִיצֵ֣י׀However concerning the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent to 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. My eyes pour out tears to God,Job 33:23 · מֵלִ֗יץ“If there is beside him an angel, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man what is right for him;Psalm 1:1 · לֵ֝צִ֗יםBlessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;Psalm 119:51 · הֱלִיצֻ֣נִיThe arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your law.Proverbs 1:22 · וְלֵצִ֗ים“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?Proverbs 3:34 · לַלֵּצִ֥ים · יָלִ֑יץSurely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.Proverbs 9:7 · לֵ֗ץHe who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.Proverbs 9:8 · לֵ֭ץDon’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.Proverbs 9:12 · וְ֝לַ֗צְתָּIf you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.Proverbs 13:1 · וְ֝לֵ֗ץA wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.Proverbs 14:6 · לֵ֣ץA scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn’t find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.Proverbs 14:9 · יָלִ֣יץFools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.Proverbs 15:12 · לֵ֭ץA scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.Proverbs 19:25 · לֵ֣ץFlog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.Proverbs 19:28 · יָלִ֣יץA corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.Proverbs 19:29 · לַלֵּצִ֣יםPenalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.Proverbs 20:1 · לֵ֣ץWine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.Proverbs 21:11 · לֵ֭ץWhen the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.Proverbs 21:24 · לֵ֣ץThe proud and haughty man, “scoffer” is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.Proverbs 22:10 · לֵ֭ץDrive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.Proverbs 24:9 · לֵֽץ׃The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.Isaiah 28:22 · תִּתְלוֹצָ֔צוּNow therefore don’t be scoffers, lest your bonds be made strong; for I have heard a decree of destruction from the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, on the whole earth.Isaiah 29:20 · לֵ֑ץFor the ruthless is brought to nothing, and the scoffer ceases, and all those who are alert to do evil are cut off—Isaiah 43:27 · וּמְלִיצֶ֖יךָYour first father sinned, and your 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 joined his hand with mockers.