7047. qeles
Lexicon
qeles: Mockery, derision, scorn

Original Word: קֶלֶס
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qelec
Pronunciation: keh-les
Phonetic Spelling: (keh'-les)
Definition: Mockery, derision, scorn
Meaning: a laughing-stock

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
derision

From qalac; a laughing-stock -- derision.

see HEBREW qalac

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from qalas
Definition
derision
NASB Translation
derision (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
קֶ֫לֶס noun [masculine] derision, i.e., object of it, "" חֶרְמָּה; — Jeremiah 20:8, + לַעַג Psalm 44:14; Psalm 79:4.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root קָלַס (qalás), which means to mock or deride.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms in Strong's Concordance, the concept of mockery or derision can be found in several Greek words used in the New Testament. Some of these include:

- G1702 (ἐμπαίζω, empaizō): to mock, ridicule.
- G3456 (μυκτηρίζω, myktērizō): to sneer at, to mock.
- G2606 (καταγελάω, katagelaō): to laugh at, to deride.

These Greek terms capture similar themes of mockery and public scorn as seen in the Hebrew קֶלֶס.

Usage: The term קֶלֶס is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote someone or something that is mocked or scorned, often in a context of public humiliation or derision.

Context: The Hebrew word קֶלֶס (qeles) appears in the context of expressing derision or mockery. It is a noun that signifies an object of ridicule, often used to describe a person or entity that has become a target of scorn. The root of this word, קָלַס (qalás), carries the connotation of mocking or scoffing, suggesting a verbal or public expression of contempt.

In the biblical narrative, being made a קֶלֶס is a severe form of social disgrace, reflecting a loss of honor and respect. This term is often associated with the consequences of disobedience or failure, where the subject becomes a spectacle of shame before others. The concept of becoming a laughing-stock is not merely about humor but involves a deeper sense of dishonor and public humiliation.

The usage of קֶלֶס in the Hebrew Bible underscores the cultural and social dynamics of honor and shame, where public perception and reputation were of utmost importance. The term serves as a warning against actions that lead to disgrace and as a reflection of the community's values regarding respect and honor.

Forms and Transliterations
וָ֝קֶ֗לֶס וּלְקֶ֖לֶס ולקלס וקלס ū·lə·qe·les uleKeles ūləqeles vaKeles wā·qe·les wāqeles
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 44:13
HEB: לִשְׁכֵנֵ֑ינוּ לַ֥עַג וָ֝קֶ֗לֶס לִסְבִיבוֹתֵֽינוּ׃
NAS: A scoffing and a derision to those around
KJV: a scorn and a derision to them that are round about
INT: to our neighbors A scoffing derision around

Psalm 79:4
HEB: לִשְׁכֵנֵ֑ינוּ לַ֥עַג וָ֝קֶ֗לֶס לִסְבִיבוֹתֵֽינוּ׃
NAS: A scoffing and derision to those around
KJV: a scorn and derision to them that are round about
INT: to our neighbors A scoffing and derision around

Jeremiah 20:8
HEB: לִ֛י לְחֶרְפָּ֥ה וּלְקֶ֖לֶס כָּל־ הַיּֽוֹם׃
NAS: In reproach and derision all
KJV: was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily.
INT: of the LORD reproach and derision all day

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7047
3 Occurrences


ū·lə·qe·les — 1 Occ.
wā·qe·les — 2 Occ.















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