The meaning of “לָעַג”
Understanding lâʻag reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
have in derision, laugh (to scorn), mock (on), stammering. - to deride - by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to...
לָעַג
have in derision, laugh (to scorn), mock (on), stammering. - to deride - by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to speak unintelligibly 1) to mock, deride, ridicule 1a) (Qal) to mock, deride, have in derision 1b) (Niphal) to stammer 1c) (Hiphil) to mock, deride
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 19:21 | “This is the word that the Lord hath spoken concerning him; The virgin the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.” Word: לָעַג (lâʻag) | |
| 2 Chronicles 30:10 | “So the posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh even unto Zebulun: but they laughed them to scorn, and mocked them.” Word: לָעַג (lâʻag) | |
| Nehemiah 4:1 | “But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.” Word: לָעַג (lâʻag) | |
| Job 21:3 | “Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.” Word: לָעַג (lâʻag) | |
| Psalms 59:8 | “But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.” Word: לָעַג (lâʻag) |
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