The meaning of “שָׂחַק”
Understanding sâchaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
deride, have in derision, laugh, make merry, mock(-er), play, rejoice, (laugh to) scorn, be in (make) sport. - to laugh ...
שָׂחַק
deride, have in derision, laugh, make merry, mock(-er), play, rejoice, (laugh to) scorn, be in (make) sport. - to laugh (in pleasure or detraction) - by implication, to play 1) to laugh, play, mock 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to laugh (usually in contempt or derision) 1a2) to sport, play 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make sport 1b2) to jest 1b3) to play (including instrumental music, singing, dancing) 1c) (Hiphil) to laugh mockingly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 16:27 | “Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines were there; and there were upon the roof about three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made sport.” Word: שָׂחַק (sâchaq) | |
| 2 Samuel 6:5 | “And David and all the house of Israel played before the Lord on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.” Word: שָׂחַק (sâchaq) | |
| 2 Chronicles 30:10 | “So the posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh even unto Zebulun: but they laughed them to scorn, and mocked them.” Word: שָׂחַק (sâchaq) | |
| Psalms 52:6 | “The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:” Word: שָׂחַק (sâchaq) | |
| Ecclesiastes 3:4 | “A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;” Word: שָׂחַק (sâchaq) |
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