Lûwts — H3887

Definition

verb

properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede

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

Usually translated as

scorner, interpreter, have in derision, make a mock, mocker, scorn, scornful, ambassador, teacher

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• alazṓn (G213)
• antitássomai (G498)
• apaídeutos (G521)
• árchōn (G758)
• áphrōn (G878)
• hermēneúō (G2059)
• kakós (G2556)
• loimós (G3061)
• paranoméō (G3891)
• presbýtēs (G4246)
• hyperḗphanos (G5244)

Occurrences

Lûwts occurs 27 times in 26 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Genesis (1), 2 Chronicles (1), Job (2), Psalms (2), Proverbs (17), Isaiah (3)

• Genesis 42:23 — And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter (הַמֵּלִ֖יץ).
• 2 Chronicles 32:31 — Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors (בִּמְלִיצֵ֣י) of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
• Job 16:20 — My friends scorn (מְלִיצַ֥י) me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.
• Job 33:23 — If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter (מֵלִ֗יץ), one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:
• Psalms 1:1 — Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful (לֵ֝צִ֗ים).
• Psalms 119:51 — The proud have had me greatly in derision (הֱלִיצֻ֣נִי): yet have I not declined from thy law.
• Proverbs 1:22 — How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners (וְלֵצִ֗ים) delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
• Proverbs 3:34 — Surely he scorneth (לַלֵּצִ֥ים) the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
• Proverbs 3:34 — Surely he scorneth the scorners (יָלִ֑יץ): but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
• Proverbs 9:7 — He that reproveth a scorner (לֵ֗ץ) getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
• Proverbs 9:8 — Reprove not a scorner (לֵ֭ץ), lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
• Proverbs 9:12 — If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest (וְ֝לַ֗צְתָּ), thou alone shalt bear it.
• Proverbs 13:1 — A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner (וְ֝לֵ֗ץ) heareth not rebuke.
• Proverbs 14:6 — A scorner (לֵ֣ץ) seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
• Proverbs 14:9 — Fools make a mock (יָלִ֣יץ) at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
• Proverbs 15:12 — A scorner (לֵ֭ץ) loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
• Proverbs 19:25 — Smite a scorner (לֵ֣ץ), and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
• Proverbs 19:28 — An ungodly witness scorneth (יָלִ֣יץ) judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
• Proverbs 19:29 — Judgments are prepared for scorners (לַלֵּצִ֣ים), and stripes for the back of fools.
• Proverbs 20:1 — Wine is a mocker (לֵ֣ץ), strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
• Proverbs 21:11 — When the scorner (לֵ֭ץ) is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
• Proverbs 21:24 — Proud and haughty scorner (לֵ֣ץ) is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
• Proverbs 22:10 — Cast out the scorner (לֵ֭ץ), and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
• Proverbs 24:9 — The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner (לֵֽץ) is an abomination to men.
• Isaiah 28:22 — Now therefore be ye not mockers (תִּתְלוֹצָ֔צוּ), lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.
• Isaiah 29:20 — For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner (לֵ֑ץ) is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:
• Isaiah 43:27 — Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers (וּמְלִיצֶ֖יךָ) have transgressed against me.