2049. hathulim
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hathulim: Mockings, Jests

Original Word: הָתֹל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: hathol
Pronunciation: ha-thoo-leem
Phonetic Spelling: (haw-thole')
Definition: Mockings, Jests
Meaning: a derision

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
mocker

From hathal (only in plural collectively); a derision -- mocker.

see HEBREW hathal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from hathal
Definition
mockery
NASB Translation
mockers (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
הֲתֻלִֿים noun [masculine] plural mockery; — ׳אִםלֹֿא ה עִמָּדִי Job 17:2 truly mockery surroundeth me (De Di Da compare VB).

מַהֲתַלּוֺת

noun feminine plural deceptions; — Isaiah 30:10.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root verb תָּלַל (tālal), which means to mock or deride.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Greek Number 1701: ἐμπαιγμός (empaigmos) • meaning mockery or derision.
Strong's Greek Number 1702: ἐμπαίζω (empaizō) • meaning to mock or ridicule.

These Greek terms share a similar semantic field with the Hebrew הָתֹל (hāṯōl), emphasizing the universal nature of mockery and its presence across different cultures and languages within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word הָתֹל (hāṯōl) is used in the context of expressing contempt or ridicule, often directed towards individuals or groups. It is a noun that captures the essence of mockery or derision.

Context: The Hebrew term הָתֹל (hāṯōl) is a noun that encapsulates the concept of derision or mockery. It is rooted in the verb תָּלַל (tālal), which conveys the action of mocking or ridiculing. In the biblical context, derision is often portrayed as a negative response to those who are perceived as weak, foolish, or deserving of scorn. The use of הָתֹל (hāṯōl) in the Hebrew Bible highlights the human tendency to belittle others, often as a means of asserting superiority or expressing disdain. This term serves as a reminder of the moral and ethical implications of mockery, urging readers to consider the impact of their words and actions on others. The concept of derision is addressed in various biblical passages, where it is often condemned as contrary to the values of compassion and respect.

Forms and Transliterations
הֲ֭תֻלִים התלים hă·ṯu·lîm Hatulim hăṯulîm
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 17:2
HEB: אִם־ לֹ֣א הֲ֭תֻלִים עִמָּדִ֑י וּ֝בְהַמְּרוֹתָ֗ם
NAS: Surely mockers are with me, And my eye
KJV: [Are there] not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye
INT: lo not mockers against their provocation

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2049
1 Occurrence


hă·ṯu·lîm — 1 Occ.















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