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1. (n.) One who, or that which, mocks; a scorner; a scoffer; a derider. 2. (n.) A deceiver; an impostor. 3. (n.) A mocking bird. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MOCK; MOCKER; MOCKING. mok, mok'er, mok'-ing (hathal, la`agh, empaizo): To mock is the translation of hathal, "to play upon," "mock," "deride" (Judges 16:10, 13, 15 1 Kings ...
Mocking may be biting sarcasm, as of Elijah against the prophets of the fertility god (1 Kings 18:27), or the Lord through Isaiah against Sennacherib’s Assyria (2 Kings 19:21). Jeremiah felt such scorn against him (20:7; cf. Ps 119:51).
14 sty 2024 · The Bible says that mockers are those who follow their own ungodly desires and scoff at biblical truth (Jude 1:18). They refuse to submit to God’s authority and actively oppose those who follow Christ.
Mocking is the translation of qallacah "mocking," "derision" (Ezekiel 22:4); of empaigmos the Septuagint for qallacah) (Hebrews 11:36; Wis 12:25; Ecclesiasticus 27:28, "mockery"; 2Ma 7:7, "mocking-stock," the Revised Version (British and American) "the mocking"; 2 Maccabees 7:10, "made a mocking-stock" (empaizo)); of mokos (Ecclesiasticus 33:6).
28 Bible Verses about mockers. Most Relevant Verses. 2 Peter 3:3. Verse Concepts. Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, Proverbs 21:24. Verse Concepts. “Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names, Who acts with insolent pride. Proverbs 19:29. Verse Concepts.
In this article, we will delve into the role of scorn in scripture and explore 10 fascinating examples of mockers in the Bible. Prepare to be captivated and challenged as we uncover the stories behind their acts of mockery and discover the profound repercussions that followed.
