The meaning of “קָלַס”
Understanding qâlaç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
mock, scoff, scorn. - to disparage, i.e. ridicule 1) to mock, scoff 1a) (Piel) to scoff at 1b) (Hithpael) to mock, derid...
קָלַס
mock, scoff, scorn. - to disparage, i.e. ridicule 1) to mock, scoff 1a) (Piel) to scoff at 1b) (Hithpael) to mock, deride, make fun of
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 2:23 | “And he went up from thence unto Beth–el: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head.” Word: קָלַס (qâlaç) | |
| Ezekiel 16:31 | “In that thou buildest thine eminent place in the head of every way, and makest thine high place in every street; and hast not been as an harlot, in that thou scornest hire;” Word: קָלַס (qâlaç) | |
| Ezekiel 22:5 | “Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed.” Word: קָלַס (qâlaç) | |
| 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: קָלַס (qâlaç) |
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