Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “צְחֹק”
Understanding tsᵉchôq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
laugh(-ed to scorn). - laughter (in pleasure or derision) 1) laughter, laughing stock
H6712
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
צְחֹק
Phonetictsekh-oke'
Transliterationtsᵉchôq
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
laugh(-ed to scorn). - laughter (in pleasure or derision) 1) laughter, laughing stock
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 21:6 | “And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.” Word: צְחֹק (tsᵉchôq) | |
| Ezekiel 23:32 | “Thus saith the Lord God; Thou shalt drink of thy sister’s cup deep and large: thou shalt be laughed to scorn and had in derision; it containeth much.” Word: צְחֹק (tsᵉchôq) |
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