The meaning of “צָחַק”
Understanding tsâchaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
laugh, mock, play, make sport. - to laugh outright (in merriment or scorn) - by implication, to sport 1) to laugh, mock,...
צָחַק
laugh, mock, play, make sport. - to laugh outright (in merriment or scorn) - by implication, to sport 1) to laugh, mock, play 1a) (Qal) to laugh 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to jest 1b2) to sport, play, make sport, toy with, make a toy of
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 21:6 | “And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.” Word: צָחַק (tsâchaq) | |
| Exodus 32:6 | “And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play.” Word: צָחַק (tsâchaq) | |
| Judges 16:25 | “And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars.” Word: צָחַק (tsâchaq) |
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