לֵ֭ץ
𐤋𐤑
lûwts
a scoffer
To scorn, ridicule, or speak contemptuously; to engage in mocking or derisive speech or behavior. In later or derived usage, refers to the act of interpreting, especially interpreting speech from one language to another, typically in the role of an interpreter or spokesman. The semantic range includes both the act of openly mocking or scorning and, in some contexts, the formal act of interpretation or mediation.
Proverbs 15:12 · Word #3
Lexicon H3887
| Lemma | לוּץ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤅𐤑 |
| Transliteration | lûwts |
| Strong's | H3887 |
| Definition | To scorn, ridicule, or speak contemptuously; to engage in mocking or derisive speech or behavior. In later or derived usage, refers to the act of interpreting, especially interpreting speech from one language to another, typically in the role of an interpreter or spokesman. The semantic range includes both the act of openly mocking or scorning and, in some contexts, the formal act of interpretation or mediation. |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a scoffer |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3887-05
scorner
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state; denotes a person characterized by habitual mockery. |
| Rendering Rationale | The masculine singular adjective from לוץ denotes one characterized by mocking or derisive speech. "Scorner" preserves the active, personal quality inherent in the root and reflects the masculine singular form. |
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