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Lexicon :: Strong's H3887 - lûṣ

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לוּץ
Transliteration
lûṣ
Pronunciation
loots
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 1113

Variant Spellings

The following spelling is supported by Strongs and Gesenius: לוץ.

Strong’s Definitions

לוּץ lûwts, loots; a primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede:—ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 27x

The KJV translates Strong's H3887 in the following manner: scorner (14x), scorn (4x), interpreter (2x), mocker (2x), ambassadors (1x), derision (1x), mock (1x), scornful (1x), teachers (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 27x
The KJV translates Strong's H3887 in the following manner: scorner (14x), scorn (4x), interpreter (2x), mocker (2x), ambassadors (1x), derision (1x), mock (1x), scornful (1x), teachers (1x).

  1. to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly

    1. (Qal)

      1. to boast

      2. to scorn

    2. (Hiphil)

      1. to mock, deride

      2. to interpret (language)

        1. interpreter (participle)

        2. ambassador (fig.)

    3. (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
לוּץ lûwts, loots; a primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede:—ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.
STRONGS H3887: Abbreviations
† [לִיץ] verb scorn (Late Hebrew id.; verb not in cognates; compare Phoenician מלץ interpreter CIS22; CIS44; CIS88; Arabic bdb053902 is turn aside (intransitive); hence perhaps properly speak indirectly or obliquely, FlDe Pr.1, 6); —
Qal Perfect 3rd person masculine לַצְתָּ Proverbs 9:12; Imperfect יָלִיץ Proverbs 3:34 + 2 times; Participle לֵץ Proverbs 9:7 + 11 times; plural לֵצִים Psalm 1:1 + 3 times; — scorn, וְלַצְתָּ לְבַדְּךָ תִשָּׂא Proverbs 9:12 if thou scornest thou alone shalt bear it (opposed to חָכַמְתָּ), with accusative Proverbs 14:9; Proverbs 19:28; with לְ, לַלֵּצִים הוּאיָֿלִיץ scorners he (God) scorneth Proverbs 3:34; הַלֵּץ the scorner is proud and haughty Proverbs 21:24, delights in scorning Proverbs 1:22, is incapable of discipline Proverbs 9:7, reproof Proverbs 9:8; is Proverbs 15:12, or rebuke is Proverbs 13:1, cannot find wisdom Proverbs 14:6; is an abomination Proverbs 24:9, should be avoided Psalm 1:1; smitten and punished for the benefit of the simple Proverbs 19:25; Proverbs 21:11 and banished for the removal of contention Proverbs 22:10; judgment is prepared for him Proverbs 19:29; || עָרִיץ Isaiah 29:20; wine is a scorner Proverbs 20:1. —
Hiph. Perfect 3rd person masculine plural suffix הֱלִיצֻנִי Psalm 119:51; Participle מֵלִיץ Genesis 42:23; Job 33:23; plural construct מְלִיצֵי 2 Chronicles 32:31; suffix מְלִיצַי Job 16:20; מְלִיצֶיךָ Isaiah 43:27; —
1. deride Job 16:20; Psalm 119:51.
2. Participle interpreter Genesis 42:23 (E); figurative of intermediaries between God and man, Job 33:28; Isaiah 43:27; ambassador 2 Chronicles 32:31.
Po`lel Participle plural לֹצֲצִים (מְ dropped Köii. 479) scorners [H3945 Hosea 7:5].
Hithp. Imperfect תִּתְלוֺצָ֑צוּ act as a scorner, shew oneself a mocker, Isaiah 28:22.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

42:23; 42:23

2 Chronicles

32:31; 32:31

Job

16:20; 16:20; 33:23; 33:28

Psalms

1:1; 1:1; 119:51; 119:51

Proverbs

1:22; 3:34; 3:34; 9:7; 9:7; 9:8; 9:12; 9:12; 13:1; 14:6; 14:9; 15:12; 19:25; 19:28; 19:29; 20:1; 21:11; 21:24; 22:10; 24:9

Isaiah

28:22; 29:20; 43:27; 43:27

H3887

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Strong's Number H3887 matches the Hebrew לוּץ (lûṣ),
which occurs 27 times in 26 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 42:23 - And they have not known that Joseph understandeth, for the interpreter is between them;

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 32:31 - and so with the ambassadors of the heads of Babylon, those sending unto him to inquire of the wonder that hath been in the land, God hath left him to try him, to know all in his heart,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:20 - My interpreter is my friend, Unto God hath mine eye dropped:

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:23 - If there is by him a messenger, An interpreter -- one of a thousand, To declare for man his uprightness:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 1:1 - O the happiness of that one, who Hath not walked in the counsel of the wicked. And in the way of sinners hath not stood, And in the seat of scorners hath not sat;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:51

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:51 - The proud have utterly scorned me, From Thy law I have not turned aside.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:22 - 'Till when, ye simple, do ye love simplicity? And have scorners their scorning desired? And do fools hate knowledge?

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:34

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:34 - If the scorners He doth scorn, Yet to the humble He doth give grace.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:7 - The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it -- shame, And a reprover of the wicked -- his blemish.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:8 - Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee, Give reproof to the wise, and he loveth thee.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:12 - If thou hast been wise, thou hast been wise for thyself, And thou hast scorned -- thyself bearest it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:1 - A wise son -- the instruction of a father, And a scorner -- he hath not heard rebuke.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:6 - A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent is easy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:9 - Fools mock at a guilt-offering, And among the upright -- a pleasing thing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:12 - A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:25 - A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:28 - A worthless witness scorneth judgment, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:29 - Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 20:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:1 - Wine is a scorner -- strong drink is noisy, And any going astray in it is not wise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11 - When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:24 - Proud, haughty, scorner is his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:10 - Cast out a scorner -- and contention goeth out, And strife and shame cease.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:9 - The thought of folly is sin, And an abomination to man is a scorner.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 28:22 - And now, show not yourselves scorners, Lest strong be your bands, For a consumption, that is determined, I have heard, by the Lord, Jehovah of Hosts, Is for all the land.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 29:20 - For ceased hath the terrible one, And consumed hath been the scorner, And cut off have been all watching for iniquity,

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 43:27

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 43:27 - Thy first father sinned, And thine interpreters transgressed against me,
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