5 occurrences in 11 translations

'Derision' in the Bible

I am to be one that is a derision to his friend, I who call upon +God, and whom he will answer: a derision is the just upright man.

Verse ConceptsHumourRidicule, Objects OfAnswered PromisesThe Righteous PerishingGod Answered Prayerjoking

For calamity, there is derision (according to the ideas of the fortunate) -- a fate for those whose feet slip!

Verse ConceptsAffluencePeace, Human Search ForPeople Stumblingfate

It claps its hands at him in derision and hisses him away from his place.

Verse ConceptsClappingHissing

But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock.

Verse ConceptsdogsMockeryOld Age, Attitudes ToRidicule, Objects OfDisrespect For Old AgeDerisionDisdainFun

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
לוּץ 
Luwts 
Usage: 27

לעג 
La`ag 
Usage: 18

לעג 
La`ag 
Usage: 7

קלס 
Qelec 
Usage: 3

שׂחק שׂחוק 
S@chowq 
Usage: 15

שׂחק 
Sachaq 
Usage: 36

ἐκμυκτερίζω 
Ekmukterizo 
Usage: 2

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