Strong’s H6711

צְחַק

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

tsachaq

Pronunciation

tsaw-khak'

Definition

To laugh, to mock, to play, to jest

Meaning

to laugh outright, to sport

Usage

The Hebrew verb "tsachaq" primarily means "to laugh" or "to mock." It can denote a range of emotions and actions from joyful laughter to scornful mocking. The context in which it is used often determines whether the laughter is positive, as in joy or playfulness, or negative, as in derision or ridicule.

Bible references

Genesis 17:17;Genesis 18:12;Genesis 18:13;Genesis 18:15;Genesis 18:15;Genesis 19:14;Genesis 21:6;Genesis 21:9;Genesis 26:8;Genesis 39:14;Genesis 39:17;Exodus 32:6;Judges 16:25