8 occurrences in 7 translations

'Scornful' in the Bible

Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

Verse ConceptsMockeryRidicule, Nature OfScoffersWorldly Snaresmockers

Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.

Then you will know [without any doubt] that I am the Lord, and that I have heard all your scornful speeches which you have spoken against the mountains of Israel, saying, ‘They have been made a wasteland; they have been given to us as food.’

Verse ConceptsBlasphemy, At GodIrreverenceAnimals Eating PeopleGod Hearing

To this their reply is a scornful laugh. He, however, puts them all out, takes the child's father and mother and those He has brought with Him, and enters the room where the child lies.

Verse ConceptsLaughterEntering HousesChrist Driving Out PeopleChrist Going With PeopleMocking Christ

Those who have believing masters are not to be disrespectful toward them because they are brothers [in Christ], but they should serve them even better, because those who benefit from their kindly service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these [duties and principles].

Verse ConceptsBelieversPartakersTeaching In The ChurchServing PeopleExhort OthersRespect For PeopleThose Who Had Faith

Bible Theasaurus

Contemptuous (6 instances)
Disdainful (1 instance)
Insulting (18 instances)
Scornful (8 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
לוּץ 
Luwts 
Usage: 27

לצון 
Latsown 
Usage: 3

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