Strong's H7832 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: שָׂחַק (sâchaq)

Pronunciation: saw-khak'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play

KJV Renderings: deride, have in derision, laugh, make merry, mock(-er), play, rejoice, (laugh to) scorn, be in (make) sport

Senses

1. to laugh, play, mock
   1. (Qal)
      1. to laugh (usually in contempt or derision)
      2. to sport, play
   2. (Piel)
      1. to make sport
      2. to jest
      3. to play (including instrumental music, singing, dancing)
   3. (Hiphil) to laugh mockingly

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