What does שְׂחוֹק · καταγελάω mean in the Bible?
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Hebrew · H7814, G2606
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 phrase meaning "Derision or ridicule directed toward someone.".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7814, G2606?
H7814, G2606 is connected to 15 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. Derision or ridicule directed toward someone.
Strong's H7814, G2606
Lexical occurrences 15 verses Source Gloss
Derision or ridicule directed toward someone.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
שְׂחוֹק is built from this root:
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