Luts לִיץ
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| לִיץ | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | luts |
| Strong's number | H3887 |
| Language | Hebrew |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Gloss | to mock |
| Occurrences | 28 in 27 verses |
| Most frequent in | Proverbs (17) |
Luts (Hebrew לִיץ, Strong's H3887) is a Hebrew verb meaning “to mock”. It occurs 28 times in 27 verses of the Old Testament.
Definition
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)
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)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Hebrew (based on the abridged Brown-Driver-Briggs), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | scorner (11), scorners (3), interpreter (2), scorneth (2), ambassadors (1), scorn (1), scornful (1), derision (1), scornest (1), mock (1), mocker (1), mockers (1), and 1 other rendering |
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| BSB | mocker (10), mockers (4), mocks (2), mock (2), there was an interpreter (1), ambassadors (1), are my scoffers (1), mediator (1), deride me (1), how long will scoffers (1), if you scoff (1), is a mocker (1), and 2 other renderings |
Verses
Every verse with Luts, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Genesis
- Genesis 42:23And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.They did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.
2 Chronicles
- 2 Chronicles 32:31Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire 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.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
- Job 16:20My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.
- Job 33:23If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,
Psalms
- Psalm 1:1Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.Blessed 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 119:51The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.
Proverbs
- Proverbs 1:22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
- Proverbs 3:34Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
- Proverbs 9:7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
- Proverbs 9:8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
- Proverbs 9:12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.
- Proverbs 13:1A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
- Proverbs 14:6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
- Proverbs 14:9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
- Proverbs 15:12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
- Proverbs 19:25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
- Proverbs 19:28An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
- Proverbs 19:29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
- Proverbs 20:1Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
- Proverbs 21:11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
- Proverbs 21:24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
- Proverbs 22:10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
- Proverbs 24:9The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.
Isaiah
- Isaiah 28:22Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord God of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.So 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 29:20For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—
- Isaiah 43:27Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me.Your first father sinned, and your spokesmen rebelled against Me.
Hosea
- Hosea 7:5In the day of our king the princes have made him sick with bottles of wine; he stretched out his hand with scorners.The princes are inflamed with wine on the day of our king; so he joins hands with those who mock him.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).