3944. latson

Lexicon

latson: Scorn, Mockery

Original Word: לָצוֹן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: latsown
Pronunciation: lah-tsone
Phonetic Spelling: (law-tsone')
Definition: Scorn, Mockery
Meaning: derision

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

scornfulning

From luwts; derision -- scornful(-ning).

see HEBREW luwts

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from lits
Definition
a scorning
NASB Translation
scoffers* (1), scoffing (1), scorners* (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

לָצוֺן noun [masculine] scorning, Proverbs 1:22; אַנְשֵׁי לָצוֺן men of scorning, scorners = לֵצִים Proverbs 29:8; Isaiah 28:14.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root לָצָה (latsah), which means to scorn or mock.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G459 (ἀνομία, anomia): Often translated as "lawlessness" or "iniquity," this term can relate to the rebellious and scornful attitude of those who reject divine law, similar to the concept of לָצוֹן.
• G2346 (θλίβω, thlibo): Meaning "to press" or "to afflict," this term can describe the pressure or affliction that comes upon those who are mocked or scorned.
• G5196 (ὑβριστής, hybristēs): Translated as "insolent" or "violent," this term captures the aggressive and contemptuous nature of those who engage in derision, akin to the behavior described by לָצוֹן.

In summary, לָצוֹן (latzon) is a Hebrew term that encapsulates the concept of derision and scorn, often associated with the behavior of mockers who reject wisdom and righteousness. Its usage in the Bible serves as a caution against such attitudes, highlighting the moral and spiritual consequences of engaging in mockery and ridicule.

Usage: The word לָצוֹן is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe an attitude or behavior of mocking or scornful derision. It is often associated with the actions of scoffers or those who ridicule others, particularly in a context of moral or spiritual disdain.

Context: לָצוֹן (latzon) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a noun that signifies derision or scorn. This term is often used to describe the behavior of individuals who mock or ridicule others, especially in a context of spiritual or moral contempt. The concept of לָצוֹן is closely related to the behavior of "scoffers" or "mockers," who are frequently mentioned in the wisdom literature of the Bible, such as Proverbs and Psalms. These individuals are characterized by their disdain for wisdom and righteousness, often setting themselves against the teachings and principles of God.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to highlight the negative consequences of such behavior. For example, Proverbs 19:29 states, "Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools." This verse underscores the biblical perspective that derision and scorn lead to judgment and correction. The use of לָצוֹן in the biblical text serves as a warning against the dangers of mocking and ridiculing others, emphasizing the importance of humility and respect for divine wisdom.

Forms and Transliterations

לָ֭צוֹן לָצ֑וֹן לצון lā·ṣō·wn lāṣōwn Latzon

Englishman's Concordance

Proverbs 1:22
HEB: פֶ֥תִי וְלֵצִ֗ים לָ֭צוֹן חָמְד֣וּ לָהֶ֑ם
NAS: delight themselves in scoffing And fools
KJV: delight in their scorning, and fools
INT: ones ambassador scoffing delight like

Proverbs 29:8
HEB: אַנְשֵׁ֣י לָ֭צוֹן יָפִ֣יחוּ קִרְיָ֑ה
KJV: Scornful men bring
INT: he Scornful set A city

Isaiah 28:14
HEB: יְהוָ֖ה אַנְשֵׁ֣י לָצ֑וֹן מֹֽשְׁלֵי֙ הָעָ֣ם
KJV: of the LORD, ye scornful men,
INT: of the LORD you scornful rule people

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3944
3 Occurrences

lā·ṣō·wn — 3 Occ.