Strong's H7832 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׂחַק (sâchaq)

Pronunciation: saw-khak'

POS: saw-khak' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play; deride, have in derision, laugh, make merry, mock(-er), play, rejoice, (laugh to) scorn, be in (make) sport.

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

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to laugh, play, mock
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to laugh (usually in contempt or derision)
• 4. 1a2) to sport, play
• 5. 1b) (Piel)
• 6. 1b1) to make sport
• 7. 1b2) to jest
• 8. 1b3) to play (including instrumental music, singing, dancing)
• 9. 1c) (Hiphil) to laugh mockingly

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1070
• GREEK G1702
• GREEK G2606
• GREEK G3738
• GREEK G3815

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