4 occurrences

'Derision' in the Bible

For as often as I speak, I cry out; I cry, Violence and destruction! because the word of Yahweh is made a reproach to me, and a derision, all the day.

Verse ConceptsCriticism, against believersRejection Of GodRejection Of God's WordRejecting God's Wordjoking

Make him drunken; for he magnified himself against Yahweh: and Moab shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision.

Verse ConceptsdefianceVomittingGod Making Drunk

For wasn't Israel a derision to you? was he found among thieves? for as often as you speak of him, you shake your head.

Verse Conceptsthieves

How is it broken down! [how] do they wail! how has Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab become a derision and a terror to all who are around him.

Verse ConceptsTurning One's BackMade A HorrorShame Has Come

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ἐκμυκτερίζω 
Ekmukterizo 
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