לוּץ lûwts

Meaning

properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede

In the King James Version: ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.

Derivation: a primitive root;

Where it is used

• Genesis 42:23 They did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.
• 2 Chronicles 32:31 And so when ambassadors of the rulers of Babylon were sent to him to inquire about the wonder that had happened in the land, God left him alone to test him, that He might know all that was in Hezekiah’s heart.
• Job 16:20 My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.
• Job 33:23 Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,
• Psalms 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
• Psalms 119:51 The arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.
• Proverbs 1:22 “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
• Proverbs 3:34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
• Proverbs 9:7 He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
• Proverbs 9:8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
• Proverbs 9:12 If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.
• Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
• Proverbs 14:6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
• Proverbs 14:9 Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
• Proverbs 15:12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
• Proverbs 19:25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
• Proverbs 19:28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
• Proverbs 19:29 Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
• Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
• Proverbs 21:11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
• Proverbs 21:24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.
• Proverbs 22:10 Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
• Proverbs 24:9 A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.
• Isaiah 28:22 So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.
• Isaiah 29:20 For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—
• Isaiah 43:27 Your first father sinned, and your spokesmen rebelled against Me.
• Hosea 7:5 The princes are inflamed with wine on the day of our king; so he joins hands with those who mock him.