Berean Strong's Lexicon lahag: Derision, Mockery, Scorn Original Word: להג Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to deride or mock Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of mockery is "ἐμπαίζω" (empaizō - Strong's Greek 1702), which means to mock or ridicule. Usage: The Hebrew word "lahag" refers to the act of mocking or deriding someone. It conveys a sense of scornful laughter or ridicule, often directed at those who are perceived as weak or foolish. In the biblical context, it is used to describe the contemptuous attitude of individuals or groups towards others, often in a spiritual or moral sense. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, as in many ancient cultures, honor and shame were significant social values. Mockery or derision was a powerful tool to shame individuals or groups, often used to undermine authority or challenge social norms. Prophets and righteous individuals were sometimes targets of mockery due to their messages or lifestyles that contradicted popular opinion or sinful practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition study, devotion (to books) NASB Translation excessive devotion (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs לַ֫הַג noun masculine (late) study, i.e. devotion to books; הַרְבֵּה יְגִעַת בָּשָׂר ׳ל Ecclesiastes 12:12 (compare Now). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance study From an unused root meaning to be eager; intense mental application -- study. Forms and Transliterations וְלַ֥הַג ולהג veLahag wə·la·haḡ wəlahaḡLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 12:12 HEB: אֵ֣ין קֵ֔ץ וְלַ֥הַג הַרְבֵּ֖ה יְגִעַ֥ת NAS: is endless, and excessive devotion [to books] is wearying KJV: and much study [is] a weariness INT: no end and excessive of many is wearying 1 Occurrence |
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