Strong's Lexicon laeg: Mockery, derision Original Word: לָעֵג Word Origin: Derived from the root לָעַג (la'ag), which means "to mock" or "to deride." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with mockery is "μυκτηρίζω" (mukterizo - Strong's Greek 3456), which also means to mock or deride. Usage: The Hebrew word "laeg" refers to the act of mocking or deriding someone. It is often used in the context of scornful or contemptuous speech or behavior. In the biblical text, it conveys a sense of ridicule or belittlement, often directed towards individuals or groups who are marginalized or in a position of vulnerability. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, mockery was a serious offense, as it not only demeaned the individual but also disrupted the social harmony and respect that were highly valued in the community. Mockery could be seen as a challenge to one's honor and social standing, and it was often associated with the wicked or foolish. The biblical narrative frequently contrasts the behavior of the righteous, who are humble and respectful, with the wicked, who engage in mockery and scorn. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom laag Definition mocking NASB Translation jesters (1), stammering (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [לָעֵג] adjective mocking, only plural construct as noun (si vera lectio), לַעֲגֵי מָעוֺג Psalm 35:16 mockers of מָעוֺג (q. v.), but text dubious; Che reads לֹעֲגֵי SchwZAW xi. 1890, 258 לָֽעֲגוּ. — To [לָעֵג] is also reffered לַעֲגֵי Isaiah 28:11 by Ges De Che Du, < below לַעַג q. v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance buffoon, mocker, stammerer From la'ag; a buffoon; also a foreigner -- mocker, stammering. see HEBREW la'ag Forms and Transliterations בְּלַעֲגֵ֣י בלעגי לַעֲגֵ֣י לעגי bə·la·‘ă·ḡê bəla‘ăḡê belaaGei la‘ăḡê la·‘ă·ḡê laaGeiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 35:16 HEB: בְּ֭חַנְפֵי לַעֲגֵ֣י מָע֑וֹג חָרֹ֖ק NAS: Like godless jesters at a feast, KJV: With hypocritical mockers in feasts, INT: godless jesters A feast gnashed Isaiah 28:11 2 Occurrences |
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