6712. tsechoq

Lexicon

tsechoq: Laughter, mocking, derision

Original Word: צְחֹק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tschoq
Pronunciation: tseh-khok
Phonetic Spelling: (tsekh-oke')
Definition: Laughter, mocking, derision
Meaning: laughter

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

laughed to scorn

From tsachaq; laughter (in pleasure or derision) -- laugh(-ed to scorn).

see HEBREW tsachaq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from 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 ᵐ5^B Hi Co Berthol Siegf Krae; not Toy).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb צָחַק (tsachaq), which means "to laugh" or "to mock."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1071 (γέλως, gelos): The Greek equivalent for laughter, used in the New Testament to convey similar meanings of joy or mockery. While the specific Greek term does not appear frequently, the concept of laughter is present in the New Testament, often reflecting human reactions to divine actions or teachings.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term צְחֹק, illustrating its varied use in the biblical text and its theological significance.

Usage: The noun צְחֹק appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe laughter in various contexts, including joy, disbelief, or scorn. It is used to convey both positive and negative connotations depending on the context.

Context: • Contextual Analysis: The term צְחֹק is used in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe laughter in different scenarios. It can be found in narratives where laughter is a response to divine promises or miraculous events, as well as in situations where it signifies mockery or disbelief.
• Biblical Examples:
• In Genesis 21:6, Sarah declares, "God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me." Here, צְחֹק is associated with joy and the fulfillment of God's promise to Sarah and Abraham.
• In Job 8:21, it is written, "He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with a shout of joy." This usage highlights laughter as a symbol of future hope and restoration.
• In Ecclesiastes 3:4, the text states, "a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance." This passage reflects the cyclical nature of human emotions and experiences, with laughter being a natural part of life's rhythm.
• Theological Implications: Laughter, as depicted by צְחֹק, can be seen as a gift from God, reflecting moments of divine grace and human joy. However, it also serves as a reminder of human skepticism and the potential for derision when faced with the miraculous or the unexpected.

Forms and Transliterations

לִצְחֹ֛ק לצחק צְחֹ֕ק צחק liṣ·ḥōq liṣḥōq litzChok ṣə·ḥōq ṣəḥōq tzeChok

Englishman'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
HEB: וְהָרְחָבָ֑ה תִּהְיֶ֥ה לִצְחֹ֛ק וּלְלַ֖עַג מִרְבָּ֥ה
NAS: and wide. You will be laughed at and held in derision;
KJV: and large: thou shalt be laughed to scorn and had in derision;
INT: and wide become will be laughed mock much

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6712
2 Occurrences

liṣ·ḥōq — 1 Occ.
ṣə·ḥōq — 1 Occ.