Strong's H3887 · Hebrew
לוּץ
lûwts · /loots/
Definition
properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
KJV: ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לוּץ across 26 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
26 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job2 verses
Psalms2 verses
Proverbs17 verses
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 3:34Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Proverbs 9:7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Proverbs 9:8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 9:12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Proverbs 13:1A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 14:6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Proverbs 14:9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
Proverbs 15:12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
Proverbs 19:25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. will beware: Heb. will be cunning
Proverbs 19:28An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. An: Heb. A witness of Belial
Proverbs 19:29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Proverbs 20:1Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Proverbs 21:11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Proverbs 21:24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. in proud: Heb. in the wrath of pride
Proverbs 22:10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
Proverbs 24:9The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Isaiah3 verses
Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.
Isaiah 29:20For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:
Isaiah 43:27Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me. teachers: Heb. interpreters
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3887 (lûwts) mean?
properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
How many times does H3887 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3887 (לוּץ) appears in 26 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “scorner.”
How is lûwts translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3887 is rendered as “scorner” (11×), “scorners” (3×), “interpreter” (2×), “scorneth” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word לוּץ come from?
a primitive root;