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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.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

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 Box Gen 42:23

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 42:23 - They did not know, however, that Joseph understood, for there was an interpreter H3887 between them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 32:31

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 32:31 - Even in the matter of the envoys H3887 of the rulers of Babylon, who sent to him to inquire of the wonder that had happened in the land, God left him alone only to test him, that He might know all that was in his heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 16:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:20 - “My friends are my scoffers; H3887
My eye [fn]weeps to God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 33:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:23 - “If there is an angel as mediator H3887 for him,
One out of a thousand,
To remind a man what is [fn]right for him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 1:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 1:1 - How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
Nor stand in the [fn]path of sinners,
Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! H3887

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:51

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:51 - The arrogant utterly deride H3887 me,
Yet I do not turn aside from Your law.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:22 - “How long, O [fn]naive ones, will you love [fn]being simple-minded?
And scoffers H3887 delight themselves in scoffing
And fools hate knowledge?

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:34

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:34 - Though He scoffs H3887 at the scoffers, H3887
Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:7 - He who corrects a scoffer H3887 gets dishonor for himself,
And he who reproves a wicked man gets [fn]insults for himself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:8 - Do not reprove a scoffer, H3887 or he will hate you,
Reprove a wise man and he will love you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:12 - If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,
And if you scoff, H3887 you alone will bear it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:1 - A wise son accepts his father’s discipline,
But a scoffer H3887 does not listen to rebuke.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:6 - A scoffer H3887 seeks wisdom and finds none,
But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:9 - Fools mock H3887 at [fn]sin,
But among the upright there is [fn]good will.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:12 - A scoffer H3887 does not love one who reproves him,
He will not go to the wise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:25 - Strike a scoffer H3887 and the [fn]naive may become shrewd,
But reprove one who has understanding and he will [fn]gain knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:28 - A rascally witness makes H3887 a mockery H3887 of justice,
And the mouth of the wicked [fn]spreads iniquity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:29 - [fn]Judgments are prepared for scoffers, H3887
And blows for the back of fools.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 20:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:1 - Wine is a mocker, H3887 strong drink a brawler,
And whoever [fn]is intoxicated by it is not wise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11 - When the scoffer H3887 is punished, the [fn]naive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:24 - “Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” H3887 are his names,
Who acts with insolent pride.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:10 - Drive out the scoffer, H3887 and contention will go out,
Even strife and dishonor will cease.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:9 - The devising of folly is sin,
And the scoffer H3887 is an abomination to men.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 28:22

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 28:22 - And now do not carry H3887 on as scoffers, H3887
Or your fetters will be made stronger;
For I have heard from the Lord [fn]GOD of hosts
Of decisive destruction on all the earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 29:20

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 29:20 - For the ruthless will come to an end and the scorner H3887 will be finished,
Indeed all who [fn]are intent on doing evil will be cut off;

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 43:27

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 43:27 - “Your first [fn]forefather sinned,
And your [fn]spokesmen H3887 have [fn]transgressed against Me.
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