H3887

לוץ

לוץ

lawataza

Verb · A primitive root

A primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede:—ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.

Outline

to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly

(Qal)

to boast
to scorn

(Hiphil)

to mock, deride
to interpret (language)

interpreter (participle)
ambassador (fig.)

(Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker

Usages

Genesis 42:23

And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.

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2 Chronicles 32:31

¶ Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.

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Job 16:20

My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.

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Job 33:23

If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:

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Psalms 1:1

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

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Psalms 119:51

The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

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Proverbs 1:22

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

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Proverbs 3:34

Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

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Proverbs 9:7

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

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Proverbs 9:8

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

Reprove, Rebuke, Exhort

Proverbs 15:10 Proverbs 27:5 Ecclesiastes 7:5 Micah 3:8 Ecclesiasticus 11:7 Ecclesiasticus 20:2 Ecclesiasticus 32:17 Luke 17:3 Ephesians 5:11 1 Timothy 5:20 2 Timothy 4:2 Hebrews 3:13 Hebrews 10:25

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Proverbs 9:12

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

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Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

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Proverbs 14:6

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

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Proverbs 14:9

Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

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Proverbs 15:12

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

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Proverbs 19:25

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

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Proverbs 19:28

An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

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Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

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Proverbs 20:1

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Breakdown

You can drink alcohol, but you have to do so in moderation.

Wine

Genesis 9:20-21 Proverbs 31:6 Ecclesiasticus 31:27 Ecclesiasticus 39:26 Matthew 11:19 John 2:1 1 Timothy 5:23

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Proverbs 21:11

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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Proverbs 21:24

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

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Proverbs 22:10

Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

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Proverbs 24:9

The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

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Isaiah 28:22

Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.

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Isaiah 29:20

For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:

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Isaiah 43:27

Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me.

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