What does שְׂחוֹק · παιδίον mean in the Bible?
שְׂחוֹק · παιδίον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "laughter, amusement, or entertainment".
Hebrew · H7814, G3813
שְׂחוֹק
Laughter (in merriment or defiance) · child
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שְׂחוֹקH7814laughter (in merriment or defiance)
Pronunciationsechoq
Laughter that ranges from innocent joy to hostile mockery; often signals social derision or defiant contempt.
Open lexicon entry →παιδίονG3813child
Pronunciationpaidíon
Diminutive form emphasizing youth and innocence; used metaphorically for spiritual immaturity or dependence on God.
Open lexicon entry →What does שְׂחוֹק (sechoq) mean in the Bible?
שְׂחוֹק · παιδίον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "laughter, amusement, or entertainment".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7814, G3813?
H7814, G3813 is connected to 15 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. laughter, amusement, or entertainment
Strong'sH7814, G3813
Lexical occurrences15 versesSource Gloss
laughter, amusement, or entertainment
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
שְׂחוֹק is built from this root: