Strong's Lexicon tsechoq: Laughter, mocking, derision Original Word: צְחֹק Word Origin: Derived from the root צָחַק (tsachaq), meaning "to laugh" or "to mock." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1071 (gelōs): Laughter - G2606 (katagelō): To mock, deride Usage: The Hebrew word "tsechoq" primarily denotes laughter, which can be an expression of joy, amusement, or derision. It is used in contexts that range from genuine joy and delight to scornful mocking. The word captures the dual nature of laughter in human experience, reflecting both positive and negative emotions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, laughter was a significant expression of emotion. It could signify the joy of a fulfilled promise, as seen in the birth of Isaac, whose name means "he laughs." Conversely, laughter could also be used to express scorn or disbelief, as seen in various biblical narratives. Understanding the context of "tsechoq" is crucial, as it reflects the multifaceted nature of human reactions and interactions in biblical times. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsachaq Definition laughter NASB Translation laughed (1), laughter (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צְחֹק noun [masculine] laughter; — ׳צְחֹק עָשָׂה לִי א Genesis 21:6 (E) laughter hath God caused for me; = laughing-stock, וּלְלַעַג ׳תִּהְיֶה לְצ Ezekiel 23:32 (strike out ᵐ5B Hi Co Berthol Siegf Krae; not Toy). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance laughed to scorn From tsachaq; laughter (in pleasure or derision) -- laugh(-ed to scorn). see HEBREW tsachaq Forms and Transliterations לִצְחֹ֛ק לצחק צְחֹ֕ק צחק liṣ·ḥōq liṣḥōq litzChok ṣə·ḥōq ṣəḥōq tzeChokLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 21:6 HEB: וַתֹּ֣אמֶר שָׂרָ֔ה צְחֹ֕ק עָ֥שָׂה לִ֖י NAS: has made laughter for me; everyone KJV: hath made me to laugh, [so that] all that hear INT: said Sarah laughter has made God Ezekiel 23:32 2 Occurrences |
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