4 occurrences in 11 translations

'Derision' in the Bible

Jerusalem sinned grievously, thus she became an objection of derision; all those who honored her despise her because they have seen her nakedness. She herself groans and turns away.

Verse ConceptsNakednessSin, Effects OfTurning RoundLosing HonourGod's People SinningCatastrophic Events

All who pass along the wayClap their hands in derision at you;They hiss and shake their headsAt the daughter of Jerusalem,“Is this the city of which they said,‘The perfection of beauty,A joy to all the earth’?”

Verse ConceptsBeautifulClappingBeauty Of JerusalemNames For JerusalemApplauseShaking The HeadHissingSpectatorsPeople Made Perfect

Look at their sitting and their rising [their actions and secret counsels];I am their mocking song [the subject of their ridicule].

Verse ConceptsHabitual Getting UpFun

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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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