יִלְעַג
𐤉𐤋𐤏𐤂
lâʻag
scoffs
To mock, to speak or act with ridicule or scorn; to deride, especially by mimicking another’s speech or mannerisms in a derogatory way. The word often denotes verbal expressions intended to humiliate or diminish the dignity of another, sometimes by imitating foreign speech in a mocking manner, or by making stammering or unintelligible sounds. In extended use, it covers public displays of contempt, ridicule, or scorn, whether verbal or physical.
Psalms 2:4 · Word #5
Lexicon H3932
| Lemma | לָעַג |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤏𐤂 |
| Transliteration | lâʻag |
| Strong's | H3932 |
| Definition | To mock, to speak or act with ridicule or scorn; to deride, especially by mimicking another’s speech or mannerisms in a derogatory way. The word often denotes verbal expressions intended to humiliate or diminish the dignity of another, sometimes by imitating foreign speech in a mocking manner, or by making stammering or unintelligible sounds. In extended use, it covers public displays of contempt, ridicule, or scorn, whether verbal or physical. |
Morphology HVqi3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | scoffs |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3932-12
he mocks
| Morphological Notes | Qal imperfect, 3rd person masculine singular verb. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal imperfect 3rd masculine singular form denotes simple active action by a masculine singular subject. "He mocks" preserves the core root sense of derisive ridicule without adding contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
mocks
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Mocks' is an accurate English representation of the verb in this narrative context; omitting 'he' for the same reason as position 3. The action of the Lord is directly described here. |