Strong's Lexicon sechoq: Laughter, mockery, derision Original Word: שְׂחוֹק Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂחַק (sachaq), which means "to laugh" or "to play." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1071 (gelos) - laughter - G3450 (mukterizo) - to mock, to deride Usage: The Hebrew word "sechoq" primarily denotes laughter, which can be an expression of joy, amusement, or derision. It is used in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible, ranging from genuine joy and celebration to scornful mockery. The word captures the dual nature of laughter, reflecting both positive and negative human emotions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, laughter was a significant expression of emotion. It could signify joy and festivity, as seen in celebrations and communal gatherings. Conversely, laughter could also be used to express scorn or ridicule, often directed at those who were perceived as foolish or deserving of contempt. Understanding the context in which "sechoq" is used is crucial for interpreting its meaning in biblical passages. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sachaq Definition laughter, derision, sport NASB Translation enjoyment (1), joke (2), laughingstock (5), laughter (6), sport (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׂחֹק, שְׂתוֺק noun [masculine] laughter, derision, sport (properly infinitive construct); — absolute שְׂחֹק Jeremiah 48:26 5t.; construct Ecclesiastes 7:6; absolute שְׂחוֺק Jeremiah 20:7 7t.; — 1 laughter (joyous) Job 8:21 ("" תְּרוּעָה), Psalm 126:2 ("" דִנָּה), Ecclesiastes 2:2 ("" שִׂמְחָה), Ecclesiastes 10:19 ("" שִׂמֵּחַ); as hollow Proverbs 14:13 (opposed to כָּאַב), Ecclesiastes 7:3 (opposed to כַּעַס), compare הַבְּסִיל ׳שׂ Ecclesiastes 7:6. 2 (object of) derision, ׳הָיָה לִשׂ, Jeremiah 20:7; Jeremiah 48:26,27 (read ׳לִשׂ for ᵑ0 ׳הַשּׂ ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ9 Gie Du; Co strike out vv), Jeremiah 48:39; Lamentations 3:14; elsewhere Job 12:4 (twice in verse) 3 sport Proverbs 10:23. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance derision, laughter, to scorn, mocked, sport Or schoq {sekh-oke'}; from sachaq; laughter (in merriment or defiance) -- derision, laughter(-ed to scorn, -ing), mocked, sport. see HEBREW sachaq Forms and Transliterations בִּשְׂח֥וֹק בשחוק הַשְּׂחֹ֗ק השחק חוק כִּשְׂח֣וֹק כשחוק לִשְׂח֖וֹק לִשְׂחֹ֖ק לִשְׂחֹ֥ק לִשְׂחוֹק֙ לשחוק לשחק מִשְּׂחֹ֑ק משחק שְּׂחֹק֙ שְׂ֝ח֗וֹק שְׂח֡וֹק שְׂח֣וֹק שְׂחֹ֣ק שְׂחֹ֤ק שחוק שחק biś·ḥō·wq bisChok biśḥōwq Chok haś·śə·ḥōq hasseChok haśśəḥōq ḥō·wq ḥōwq kiś·ḥō·wq kisChok kiśḥōwq liś·ḥō·wq liś·ḥōq lisChok liśḥōq liśḥōwq miś·śə·ḥōq misseChok miśśəḥōq śə·ḥō·wq śə·ḥōq seChok śəḥōq śəḥōwqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 8:21 HEB: עַד־ יְמַלֵּ֣ה שְׂח֣וֹק פִּ֑יךָ וּשְׂפָתֶ֥יךָ NAS: your mouth with laughter And your lips KJV: thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips INT: will yet fill laughter your mouth and your lips Job 12:4 Job 12:4 Psalm 126:2 Proverbs 10:23 Proverbs 14:13 Ecclesiastes 2:2 Ecclesiastes 7:3 Ecclesiastes 7:6 Ecclesiastes 10:19 Jeremiah 20:7 Jeremiah 48:26 Jeremiah 48:27 Jeremiah 48:39 Lamentations 3:14 15 Occurrences |
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