The meaning of “שְׂחוֹק”
Understanding sᵉchôwq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or שְׂחֹק sᵉchôq (sekh-oke'); from שָׂחַק derision, laughter(-ed to scorn, -ing), mocked, sport. - laughter (in merrimen...
שְׂחוֹק
or שְׂחֹק sᵉchôq (sekh-oke'); from שָׂחַק derision, laughter(-ed to scorn, -ing), mocked, sport. - laughter (in merriment or defiance) 1) laughter, laughing stock, mocking, derision 1a) laughter 1a1) joyful 1a2) hollow 1b) derision (of object) 1c) sport
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 12:4 | “I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he answereth him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn.” Word: שְׂחוֹק (sᵉchôwq) | |
| Psalms 126:2 | “Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.” Word: שְׂחוֹק (sᵉchôwq) | |
| Proverbs 14:13 | “Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.” Word: שְׂחוֹק (sᵉchôwq) | |
| Ecclesiastes 7:6 | “For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.” Word: שְׂחוֹק (sᵉchôwq) | |
| Jeremiah 48:27 | “For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for since thou spakest of him, thou skippedst for joy.” Word: שְׂחוֹק (sᵉchôwq) |
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