4890. mischaq
Strong's Lexicon
mischaq: Laughter, play, sport, jest

Original Word: מִשְׂחָק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mischaq
Pronunciation: mis-khawk'
Phonetic Spelling: (mis-khawk')
Definition: Laughter, play, sport, jest
Meaning: a laughing-stock

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂחַק (sachaq), which means "to laugh" or "to play."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1071 (gelos): Laughter

- G3815 (paizo): To play, to sport

Usage: The Hebrew word "mischaq" primarily denotes laughter or playful activity. It can refer to both innocent amusement and more frivolous or mocking behavior. In the context of the Bible, it often carries a connotation of joy or celebration, but it can also imply derision or scorn, depending on the context.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, laughter and play were integral parts of social and religious life. Celebrations, such as weddings and festivals, often included music, dance, and playful activities. However, the same word could also describe mocking or derisive laughter, which was viewed negatively, especially when directed towards God or His prophets.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from sachaq
Definition
object of derision
NASB Translation
laughing (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִשְׂחָק noun [masculine] object of derision, Habakkuk 1:10.

[שֵׂט], שֵׁטִים see [שׂוט].

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
scorn

From Shachatsowm; a laughing-stock -- scorn.

see HEBREW Shachatsowm

Forms and Transliterations
מִשְׂחָ֣ק משחק miś·ḥāq misChak miśḥāq
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Englishman's Concordance
Habakkuk 1:10
HEB: יִתְקַלָּ֔ס וְרֹזְנִ֖ים מִשְׂחָ֣ק ל֑וֹ ה֚וּא
NAS: And rulers are a laughing matter to them. They laugh
KJV: and the princes shall be a scorn unto them: they shall deride
INT: mock and rulers laughing he every

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4890
1 Occurrence


miś·ḥāq — 1 Occ.
















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