Strong’s H3932

לָעַג

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

la`ag

Pronunciation

lah-ag

Definition

To mock, deride, scorn

Meaning

to deride, to speak unintelligibly

Usage

The Hebrew verb "laag" primarily conveys the act of mocking or deriding someone. It is used to describe actions or speech that belittle, ridicule, or treat someone with contempt. This term often appears in contexts where individuals or groups are being scorned or ridiculed, either by other people or metaphorically by circumstances.

Bible references

2 Kings 19:21;2 Chronicles 30:10;Nehemiah 2:19;Nehemiah 4:1;Job 9:23;Job 11:3;Job 21:3;Job 22:19;Psalm 2:4;Psalm 22:7;Psalm 59:8;Psalm 80:6;Proverbs 1:26;Proverbs 17:5;Proverbs 30:17;Isaiah 33:19;Isaiah 37:22;Jeremiah 20:7;Ezekiel 23:32