Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “קֶלֶס”
Understanding qeleç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
derision. - a laughing-stock 1) derision, ridicule
H7047
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
קֶלֶס
Phonetickeh'-les
Transliterationqeleç
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
derision. - a laughing-stock 1) derision, ridicule
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 44:13 | “Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.” Word: קֶלֶס (qeleç) | |
| Psalms 79:4 | “We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.” Word: קֶלֶס (qeleç) | |
| Jeremiah 20:8 | “For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the Lord was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily.” Word: קֶלֶס (qeleç) |