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Strong's Concordance, Hebrew Dictionary
Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, teacher, properly, to make mouths at, i.e., to scoff
Hebrew: לוּץ, lûṣ (H3887)
26 King James Bible Verses
Here are ambassador, have in derision and related words in the Bible. What does the source Hebrew word לוּץ mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].
Definition Details
Strong's Number: H3887
Hebrew Base Word: לוּץ
Part of speech: Verb
Usage: Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher
Definition: Properly, to make mouths at, i.e., to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede.
Detailed definition:
- To scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly.
- (Qal).
- To boast.
- To scorn.
- (Hiphil).
- To mock, deride.
- To interpret (language).
- Interpreter (participle).
- Ambassador (figuratively).
- (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker.
Derived terms: A primitive root.
Pronunciation:
- Biblical International Phonetic Alphabet: luːt͡sˤ
- Modern International Phonetic Alphabet: lut͡s
- Transliteration: lûṣ
- Biblical Pronunciation: loots
- Modern Pronunciation: loots
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Bible Verses with לוּץ (H3887)
1 to 26 of 26 Verses
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“And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.”
— Genesis 42:23
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“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.”
— 2 Chronicles 32:31
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“My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.”
— Job 16:20
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“If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:”
— Job 33:23
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“Blessed 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.”
— Psalm 1:1
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“The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.”
— Psalm 119:51
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“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?”
— Proverbs 1:22
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“Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.”
— Proverbs 3:34
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“He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.”
— Proverbs 9:7
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“Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.”
— Proverbs 9:8
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“If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.”
— Proverbs 9:12
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“A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.”
— Proverbs 13:1
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“A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.”
— Proverbs 14:6
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“Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.”
— Proverbs 14:9
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“A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.”
— Proverbs 15:12
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“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”
— Proverbs 19:25
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“An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.”
— Proverbs 19:28
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“Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.”
— Proverbs 19:29
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“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
— Proverbs 20:1
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“When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.”
— Proverbs 21:11
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“Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.”
— Proverbs 21:24
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“Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.”
— Proverbs 22:10
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“The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.”
— Proverbs 24:9
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“Now 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.”
— Isaiah 28:22
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“For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:”
— Isaiah 29:20
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“Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me.”
— Isaiah 43:27
(End 1 to 26 of 26 Verses)
Sources:
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