7046. qalas

Lexicon

qalas: To mock, to scoff, to deride

Original Word: קָלַס
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: qalac
Pronunciation: kah-LAHS
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-las')
Definition: To mock, to scoff, to deride
Meaning: to disparage, ridicule

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

mock, scoff, scorn

A primitive root; to disparage, i.e. Ridicule -- mock, scoff, scorn.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to mock, scoff
NASB Translation
disdaining (1), mock (2), mocked (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[קָלַס] verb mock, scoff (Ecclus 11:4 תקלס, text by Adler^{JQ xii (1900), 470}); —

Pi`el Infinitive construct לְקַלֵּס אָתְנָן Ezekiel 16:31 to scoff at hire (of Jerusalem under figure of harlot), but ᵐ5 ᵑ6 Symm collect, read לִקְבֹּץ Gr Toy Krae (or לְלַקֵּט, Co).

Hithpa`el mock, deride, with ב person, Imperfect3masculine singular יִתְקַלָּ֑ס Habakkuk 1:10; 3masculine plural יִתְקַלְּסוּ Ezekiel 22:5, ׳וַיִּת 2 Kings 2:23.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1702 (ἐμπαίζω, empaizō): To mock, ridicule. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe actions of mockery, particularly in the context of the suffering of Jesus Christ, where He was mocked by soldiers and others.
• G1792 (ἐξουθενέω, exoutheneō): To despise, treat with contempt. This term captures the essence of looking down upon or belittling others, similar to the Hebrew קָלַס.

These Greek terms reflect similar attitudes of scorn and derision found in the Hebrew קָלַס, highlighting a consistent biblical theme that warns against the dangers of mockery and encourages believers to uphold the dignity and respect of all individuals.

Usage: The verb קָלַס (qalás) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the act of mocking, ridiculing, or treating someone with contempt. It conveys a sense of scorn or derision directed towards an individual or group.

Context: The Hebrew verb קָלַס (qalás) appears in contexts where individuals or groups are subjected to ridicule or mockery. This term is often associated with actions that belittle or demean others, reflecting a lack of respect or honor. In the biblical narrative, such behavior is typically portrayed negatively, as it goes against the values of respect and dignity that are upheld in the Scriptures.

The act of ridiculing is seen in various passages where individuals are mocked for their faith, appearance, or circumstances. This behavior is often condemned, as it reflects a heart that is not aligned with the principles of love and compassion. The Bible emphasizes the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, and קָלַס (qalás) serves as a reminder of the destructive nature of mockery and scorn.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of ridicule is illustrated in several passages, though the specific Hebrew term קָלַס may not always be directly translated as "ridicule" in English. The underlying theme remains consistent: the act of disparaging others is contrary to the teachings of Scripture.

Forms and Transliterations

וַיִּתְקַלְּסוּ־ ויתקלסו־ יִתְקַלְּסוּ־ יִתְקַלָּ֔ס יתקלס יתקלסו־ לְקַלֵּ֥ס לקלס lə·qal·lês lekalLes ləqallês vaiyitkallesu way·yiṯ·qal·lə·sū- wayyiṯqalləsū- yiṯ·qal·lās yiṯ·qal·lə·sū- yitkalLas yitkallesu yiṯqallās yiṯqalləsū-

Englishman's Concordance

2 Kings 2:23
HEB: מִן־ הָעִ֔יר וַיִּתְקַלְּסוּ־ בוֹ֙ וַיֹּ֣אמְרוּ
NAS: out from the city and mocked him and said
KJV: out of the city, and mocked him, and said
INT: from the city and mocked and said Go

Ezekiel 16:31
HEB: ק) כַּזּוֹנָ֖ה לְקַלֵּ֥ס אֶתְנָֽן׃
NAS: square, in disdaining money,
KJV: and hast not been as an harlot, in that thou scornest hire;
INT: become A harlot disdaining money

Ezekiel 22:5
HEB: וְהָרְחֹק֥וֹת מִמֵּ֖ךְ יִתְקַלְּסוּ־ בָ֑ךְ טְמֵאַ֣ת
NAS: and those who are far from you will mock you, you of ill
KJV: and [those that be] far from thee, shall mock thee, [which art] infamous
INT: who at will mock of ill repute

Habakkuk 1:10
HEB: וְהוּא֙ בַּמְּלָכִ֣ים יִתְקַלָּ֔ס וְרֹזְנִ֖ים מִשְׂחָ֣ק
NAS: They mock at kings And rulers
KJV: And they shall scoff at the kings,
INT: he kings mock and rulers laughing

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7046
4 Occurrences

lə·qal·lês — 1 Occ.
way·yiṯ·qal·lə·sū- — 1 Occ.
yiṯ·qal·lās — 1 Occ.
yiṯ·qal·lə·sū- — 1 Occ.