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Lexicon :: Strong's H3933 - laʿaḡ

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לַעַג
Transliteration
laʿaḡ
Pronunciation
lah'-ag
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1118a

Strong’s Definitions

לַעַג laʻag, lah'-ag; from H3932; derision, scoffing:—derision, scorn (-ing).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x

The KJV translates Strong's H3933 in the following manner: scorn (4x), derision (3x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x
The KJV translates Strong's H3933 in the following manner: scorn (4x), derision (3x).

  1. mocking, derision, stammering

    1. mocking, derision

    2. stammerings

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
לַעַג laʻag, lah'-ag; from H3932; derision, scoffing:—derision, scorn (-ing).
STRONGS H3933: Abbreviations
† לַ֫עַג noun [masculine] mocking, derision, (barbarous) stammering; — absolute ל׳ Job 34:7 + 2 times + Psalm 123:4 (הַל׳ MT construct with article — so KöSynt. § 303e — but probably insert לְ following Hup Now Bae, compare also Ges§ 127 g), + Ezekiel 23:32 (but strike out Greek Version of the LXXB Hi Co Berthol), + Ezekiel 36:4 (where Co reads בלע, but less probably, compare Berthol); suffix לַעְגָּם Hosea 7:16 (see below) plural construct לַעֲגֵי Isaiah 28:12 (see below); —
1.
a. mocking, derision, Psalm 123:4 (|| בוז); so apparently with suffix as genitive object Hosea 7:16 (but very dubious, probably corrupt, compare We Now); nearly = blasphemy Job 34:7.
b. = object of derision Psalm 44:14 = Psalm 79:4 (|| חֶרְפָּה, קֶלֶס); so also Ezekiel 23:32 (|| צחק; si vera lectio, see above), Ezekiel 36:4.
2. stammerings (of barbarous language), שָׂפָה ל׳ Isaiah 28:11 (|| לָשׁוֺן אַחֶרֶת; so Ew Brd Di Hup-NowPsalm 35:16, De and others below לָעֵג); but GrMonatsschr. 1884, 45 reads עלגי, √ עלג.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Job

34:7; 34:7

Psalms

35:16; 44:14; 79:4; 123:4; 123:4

Isaiah

28:11; 28:12

Ezekiel

23:32; 23:32; 36:4; 36:4

Hosea

7:16; 7:16

H3933

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H3933 matches the Hebrew לַעַג (laʿaḡ),
which occurs 7 times in 7 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:7 - Is there anyone like Job, who drinks scorn like water?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 44:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:13 - You have made us a reproach to our neighbors, the scorn and derision of those around us.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 79:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:4 - We are objects of contempt to our neighbors, of scorn and derision to those around us.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 123:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 123:4 - We have endured no end of ridicule from the arrogant, of contempt from the proud.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 23:32

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 23:32 - “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: “You will drink your sister’s cup, a cup large and deep; it will bring scorn and derision, for it holds so much.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 36:4

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 36:4 - therefore, mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Sovereign LORD: This is what the Sovereign LORD says to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys, to the desolate ruins and the deserted towns that have been plundered and ridiculed by the rest of the nations around you—

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 7:16

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 7:16 - They do not turn to the Most High; they are like a faulty bow. Their leaders will fall by the sword because of their insolent words. For this they will be ridiculed in the land of Egypt.
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