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Lexicon :: Strong's H3887 - lûṣ

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לוּץ
Transliteration
lûṣ
Pronunciation
loots
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 1113

Variant Spellings

The following spelling is supported by Strongs and Gesenius: לוץ.

Strong’s Definitions

לוּץ lûwts, loots; a primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede:—ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 27x

The KJV translates Strong's H3887 in the following manner: scorner (14x), scorn (4x), interpreter (2x), mocker (2x), ambassadors (1x), derision (1x), mock (1x), scornful (1x), teachers (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 27x
The KJV translates Strong's H3887 in the following manner: scorner (14x), scorn (4x), interpreter (2x), mocker (2x), ambassadors (1x), derision (1x), mock (1x), scornful (1x), teachers (1x).

  1. to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly

    1. (Qal)

      1. to boast

      2. to scorn

    2. (Hiphil)

      1. to mock, deride

      2. to interpret (language)

        1. interpreter (participle)

        2. ambassador (fig.)

    3. (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
לוּץ lûwts, loots; a primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede:—ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.
STRONGS H3887: Abbreviations
† [לִיץ] verb scorn (Late Hebrew id.; verb not in cognates; compare Phoenician מלץ interpreter CIS22; CIS44; CIS88; Arabic bdb053902 is turn aside (intransitive); hence perhaps properly speak indirectly or obliquely, FlDe Pr.1, 6); —
Qal Perfect 3rd person masculine לַצְתָּ Proverbs 9:12; Imperfect יָלִיץ Proverbs 3:34 + 2 times; Participle לֵץ Proverbs 9:7 + 11 times; plural לֵצִים Psalm 1:1 + 3 times; — scorn, וְלַצְתָּ לְבַדְּךָ תִשָּׂא Proverbs 9:12 if thou scornest thou alone shalt bear it (opposed to חָכַמְתָּ), with accusative Proverbs 14:9; Proverbs 19:28; with לְ, לַלֵּצִים הוּאיָֿלִיץ scorners he (God) scorneth Proverbs 3:34; הַלֵּץ the scorner is proud and haughty Proverbs 21:24, delights in scorning Proverbs 1:22, is incapable of discipline Proverbs 9:7, reproof Proverbs 9:8; is Proverbs 15:12, or rebuke is Proverbs 13:1, cannot find wisdom Proverbs 14:6; is an abomination Proverbs 24:9, should be avoided Psalm 1:1; smitten and punished for the benefit of the simple Proverbs 19:25; Proverbs 21:11 and banished for the removal of contention Proverbs 22:10; judgment is prepared for him Proverbs 19:29; || עָרִיץ Isaiah 29:20; wine is a scorner Proverbs 20:1. —
Hiph. Perfect 3rd person masculine plural suffix הֱלִיצֻנִי Psalm 119:51; Participle מֵלִיץ Genesis 42:23; Job 33:23; plural construct מְלִיצֵי 2 Chronicles 32:31; suffix מְלִיצַי Job 16:20; מְלִיצֶיךָ Isaiah 43:27; —
1. deride Job 16:20; Psalm 119:51.
2. Participle interpreter Genesis 42:23 (E); figurative of intermediaries between God and man, Job 33:28; Isaiah 43:27; ambassador 2 Chronicles 32:31.
Po`lel Participle plural לֹצֲצִים (מְ dropped Köii. 479) scorners [H3945 Hosea 7:5].
Hithp. Imperfect תִּתְלוֺצָ֑צוּ act as a scorner, shew oneself a mocker, Isaiah 28:22.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

42:23; 42:23

2 Chronicles

32:31; 32:31

Job

16:20; 16:20; 33:23; 33:28

Psalms

1:1; 1:1; 119:51; 119:51

Proverbs

1:22; 3:34; 3:34; 9:7; 9:7; 9:8; 9:12; 9:12; 13:1; 14:6; 14:9; 15:12; 19:25; 19:28; 19:29; 20:1; 21:11; 21:24; 22:10; 24:9

Isaiah

28:22; 29:20; 43:27; 43:27

H3887

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Strong's Number H3887 matches the Hebrew לוּץ (lûṣ),
which occurs 27 times in 26 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 42:23

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 42:23 - They were not conscious that the sense of their words was clear to Joseph, for he had been talking to them through one who had knowledge of their language.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 32:31 - However, in the business of the representatives sent by the rulers of Babylon to get news of the wonder which had taken place in the land, God gave up guiding him, testing him to see what was in his heart.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:20 - My friends make sport of me; to God my eyes are weeping,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:23 - If now there may be an angel sent to him, one of the thousands which there are to be between him and God, and to make clear to man what is right for him;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 1:1 - Happy is the man who does not go in the company of sinners, or take his place in the way of evil-doers, or in the seat of those who do not give honour to the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:51

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:51 - The men of pride have made great sport of me; but I have not been turned from your law.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:22 - How long, you simple ones, will foolish things be dear to you? and pride a delight to the haters of authority? how long will the foolish go on hating knowledge?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:34

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:34 - He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:7 - He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:8 - Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:12 - If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:1 - A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:6 - The hater of authority, searching for wisdom, does not get it; but knowledge comes readily to the open-minded man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:9 - In the tents of those hating authority there is error, but in the house of the upright man there is grace.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:12 - The hater of authority has no love for teaching: he will not go to the wise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:25 - When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:28 - A good-for-nothing witness makes sport of the judge's decision: and the mouth of evil-doers sends out evil like a stream.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:29 - Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:1 - Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11 - When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:24 - The man of pride, lifted up in soul, is named high-hearted; he is acting in an outburst of pride.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:10 - Send away the man of pride, and argument will go out; truly fighting and shame will come to an end.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:9 - The purpose of the foolish is sin: and the hater of authority is disgusting to others.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 28:22 - And now, take care that you do not make sport of him, or your bands will be made strong; for I have had word from the Lord, the Lord of armies, of an end, of a complete end, which is to come on all the land.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 29:20 - For the cruel one has come to nothing; and those who make sport of the Lord are gone; and those who are watching to do evil are cut off:

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 43:27 - Your first father was a sinner, and your guides have gone against my word.
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