Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of מִשְׂחַק

Understanding mischaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

scorn. - a laughing-stock 1) object of derision

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מִשְׂחַק

Phoneticmis-khawk'
Transliterationmischaq
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

scorn. - a laughing-stock 1) object of derision

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Habakkuk 1:10

And they shall scoff at the kings, and the princes shall be a scorn unto them: they shall deride every strong hold; for they shall heap dust, and take it.

Word: מִשְׂחַק (mischaq)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Habakkuk
Book Distribution

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