Strongs Number: H3887
| Hebrew Word: | לוּץ |
| Transliteration: | lûwts |
| Phonetic: | loots |
| Part of Speech: | Verb |
| Strongs Definition: | properly to make mouths {at} that {is} to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to {interpret} or (generally) intercede |
| BDB Definition: |
1. to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly a. (Qal) 1. to boast 2. to scorn b. (Hiphil) 1. to mock, deride 2. to interpret (language) 1b c. interpreter (participle) 1b d. ambassador (fig.) e. (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker |
| Origin: | A primitive root |
| Bible Usage: | {ambassador} have in {derision} {interpreter} make a {mock} {mocker} scorn ({-er} {-ful}) teacher. |