Word Study · Strong's H3887 · Hebrew
לוּץ
luts
loots
Strong's 1890 spelling: lûwts
“properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
Rendered in the KJV as
ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.
- 28occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 7 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 21inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 28 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 21
- לֵ֭ץ4
- לֵ֣ץ4
- יָלִ֣יץ2
- בִּמְלִיצֵ֣י׀1
- הֱלִיצֻ֣נִי1
- הַמֵּלִ֖יץ1
- וְ֝לֵ֗ץ1
- וְלֵצִ֗ים1
- וְ֝לַ֗צְתָּ1
- וּמְלִיצֶ֖יךָ1
- יָלִ֑יץ1
- לַלֵּצִ֥ים1
and 9 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 19
- a mocker8
- he mocks3
- [are] scoffing at me1
- [is] a mocker1
- [is] mocker1
- [the] mocker1
- a mediator1
- and a mocker1
- and mockers1
- and spokesmen your1
- and you mock1
- for the mockers1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 15
- adjective · masculine singular11
- verb · causative (hiphil), ongoing or future action · 3rd person masculine singular3
- preposition with the article + adjective · masculine plural2
- adjective · masculine plural1
- conjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine plural1
- conjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine singular1
- conjunction (“and”) + verb · causative (hiphil), participle (“the one who…”) · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singular1
- Hc/Vqq2ms1
- preposition + verb · causative (hiphil), participle (“the one who…”) · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)1
- the definite article (“the”) + verb · causative (hiphil), participle (“the one who…”) · masculine singular1
- verb · causative (hiphil), completed action · 3rd person common plural + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singular1
- verb · causative (hiphil), participle (“the one who…”) · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singular1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HAamsa · 11
- HVhi3ms · 3
- HRd/Aampa · 2
- HAampa · 1
- HC/Aampa · 1
- HC/Aamsa · 1
- HC/Vhrmpc/Sp2ms · 1
- Hc/Vqq2ms · 1
- HR/Vhrmpc · 1
- HTd/Vhrmsa · 1
- HVhp3cp/Sp1bs · 1
- HVhrmpc/Sp1bs · 1
All 28, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
Proverbs carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.
Job2 occurrences
- Job 16:20מְלִיצַ֥יmelitzaiverb · causative (hiphil), participle (“the one who…”) · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularMy friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.here: [are] scoffing at me
- Job 33:23מֵלִ֗יץmelitzverb · causative (hiphil), participle (“the one who…”) · masculine singularYet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,here: a mediator
Psalms2 occurrences
- Psalms 1:1לֵ֝צִ֗יםletzimadjective · masculine pluralBlessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.here: mockers
- Psalms 119:51הֱלִיצֻ֣נִיhelitzuniverb · causative (hiphil), completed action · 3rd person common plural + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularThe arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.here: they have mocked me
Proverbs18 occurrences
- Proverbs 1:22וְלֵצִ֗יםveletzimconjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine plural“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?here: and mockers
- Proverbs 3:34לַלֵּצִ֥יםlaletzimpreposition with the article + adjective · masculine pluralHe mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.here: to the mockers
- Proverbs 3:34יָלִ֑יץyalitzverb · causative (hiphil), ongoing or future action · 3rd person masculine singularHe mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.here: he mocks
- Proverbs 9:7לֵ֗ץletzadjective · masculine singularHe who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.here: a mocker
- Proverbs 9:8לֵ֭ץletzadjective · masculine singularDo not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.here: a mocker
- Proverbs 9:12וְ֝לַ֗צְתָּvelatztaHc/Vqq2msIf you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.here: and you mock
- Proverbs 13:1וְ֝לֵ֗ץveletzconjunction (“and”) + adjective · masculine singularA wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.here: and a mocker
- Proverbs 14:6לֵ֣ץletzadjective · masculine singularA mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.here: a mocker
- Proverbs 14:9יָלִ֣יץyalitzverb · causative (hiphil), ongoing or future action · 3rd person masculine singularFools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.here: he mocks
- Proverbs 15:12לֵ֭ץletzadjective · masculine singularA mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.here: a mocker
- Proverbs 19:25לֵ֣ץletzadjective · masculine singularStrike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.here: a mocker
- Proverbs 19:28יָלִ֣יץyalitzverb · causative (hiphil), ongoing or future action · 3rd person masculine singularA corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.here: he mocks
- Proverbs 19:29לַלֵּצִ֣יםlaletzimpreposition with the article + adjective · masculine pluralJudgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.here: for the mockers
- Proverbs 20:1לֵ֣ץletzadjective · masculine singularWine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.here: [is] a mocker
- Proverbs 21:11לֵ֭ץletzadjective · masculine singularWhen a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.here: a mocker
- Proverbs 21:24לֵ֣ץletzadjective · masculine singularMocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.here: [is] mocker
- Proverbs 22:10לֵ֭ץletzadjective · masculine singularDrive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.here: a mocker
- Proverbs 24:9לֵֽץ׃letzadjective · masculine singularA foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.here: a mocker
Isaiah3 occurrences
- Isaiah 28:22תִּתְלוֹצָ֔צוּtitlotzatzuverb · reflexive (hithpael), jussive (“let him”) · 2nd person masculine pluralSo now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.here: you show yourself a mocker
- Isaiah 29:20לֵ֑ץletzadjective · masculine singularFor the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—here: [the] mocker
- Isaiah 43:27וּמְלִיצֶ֖יךָumelitzeikhaconjunction (“and”) + verb · causative (hiphil), participle (“the one who…”) · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singularYour first father sinned, and your spokesmen rebelled against Me.here: and spokesmen your