Strong's H3887 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: לוּץ (lûwts)

Pronunciation: loots

POS: loots Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede; ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.

KJV Usage: ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to boast
• 4. 1a2) to scorn
• 5. 1b) (Hiphil)
• 6. 1b1) to mock, deride
• 7. 1b2) to interpret (language)
• 8. 1b2a) interpreter (participle)
• 9. 1b2b) ambassador (fig.)
• 10. 1c) (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G213
• GREEK G498
• GREEK G521
• GREEK G758
• GREEK G878
• GREEK G2059
• GREEK G2556
• GREEK G3061
• GREEK G3891
• GREEK G4246
• GREEK G5244

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