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Laugh

5Greek/Hebrew entries

17stored occurrences

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Greek G1070 geláō

Original: γελάω

Meaning:
of uncertain affinity; to laugh (as a sign of joy or satisfaction):--laugh.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: to laugh (as a sign of joy or satisfaction):--laugh.

Hebrew H3932 lâʻag

Original: לָעַג

Meaning:
a primitive root; to deride; by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to speak unintelligibly; have in derision, laugh (to scorn), mock (on), stammering.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: have in derision, laugh (to scorn), mock (on), stammering.

Hebrew H6711 tsâchaq

Original: צָחַק

Meaning:
a primitive root; to laugh outright (in merriment or scorn); by implication, to sport; laugh, mock, play, make sport.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: laugh, mock, play, make sport.

Hebrew H6712 tsᵉchôq

Original: צְחֹק

Meaning:
from צָחַק; laughter (in pleasure or derision); laugh(-ed to scorn).

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: laugh(-ed to scorn).

Hebrew H7832 sâchaq

Original: שָׂחַק

Meaning:
a primitive root; to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play; deride, have in derision, laugh, make merry, mock(-er), play, rejoice, (laugh to) scorn, be in (make) sport.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: deride, have in derision, laugh, make merry, mock(-er), play, rejoice, (laugh to) scorn, be in (make) sport.

Verses containing this word showing 17 of 17

^{Genesis 18:13} And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? Open

^{Genesis 18:15} Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh. Open

^{Genesis 21:6} And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me. Open

^{Job 5:22} At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth. Open

^{Job 9:23} If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent. Open

^{Job 22:19} The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn. Open

^{Psalm 2:4} He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision. Open

^{Psalm 22:7} All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, Open

^{Psalm 37:13} The LORD shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. Open

^{Psalm 52:6} The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: Open

^{Psalm 59:8} But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision. Open

^{Psalm 80:6} Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among themselves. Open

^{Proverbs 1:26} I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; Open

^{Proverbs 29:9} If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. Open

^{Ecclesiastes 3:4} A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; Open

^{Luke 6:21} Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. Open

^{Luke 6:25} Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep. Open

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