Strong's Lexicon mischaq: Laughter, play, sport, jest Original Word: מִשְׂחַק Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂחַק (sachaq), which means "to laugh" or "to play." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1071 (gelos): Laughter - G3815 (paizo): To play, to sport Usage: The Hebrew word "mischaq" primarily denotes laughter or playful activity. It can refer to both innocent amusement and more frivolous or mocking behavior. In the context of the Bible, it often carries a connotation of joy or celebration, but it can also imply derision or scorn, depending on the context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, laughter and play were integral parts of social and religious life. Celebrations, such as weddings and festivals, often included music, dance, and playful activities. However, the same word could also describe mocking or derisive laughter, which was viewed negatively, especially when directed towards God or His prophets. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sachaq Definition object of derision NASB Translation laughing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִשְׂחָק noun [masculine] object of derision, Habakkuk 1:10. [שֵׂט], שֵׁטִים see [שׂוט]. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scorn From Shachatsowm; a laughing-stock -- scorn. see HEBREW Shachatsowm Forms and Transliterations מִשְׂחָ֣ק משחק miś·ḥāq misChak miśḥāqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Habakkuk 1:10 HEB: יִתְקַלָּ֔ס וְרֹזְנִ֖ים מִשְׂחָ֣ק ל֑וֹ ה֚וּא NAS: And rulers are a laughing matter to them. They laugh KJV: and the princes shall be a scorn unto them: they shall deride INT: mock and rulers laughing he every 1 Occurrence |
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