Hebrew · H7814, G2606 · unreviewed

שְׂחוֹק

Laughter (in merriment or defiance) · to mock

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שְׂחוֹק H7814 laughter (in merriment or defiance)
Pronunciation sechoq
Laughter that ranges from innocent joy to hostile mockery; often signals social derision or defiant contempt.
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καταγελάω G2606 to mock
Pronunciation katageláō
Scornful, contemptuous laughter directed at someone; more intense ridicule than simple mockery.
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What does שְׂחוֹק (sechoq) mean in the Bible?

שְׂחוֹק · καταγελάω is a Hebrew word meaning "Derision or ridicule directed toward someone.". Derision or ridicule directed toward someone.

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Meaning

Derision or ridicule directed toward someone.
Grammatical Forms

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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