קֶ֫לֶס

qe.lesderisionHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine3 occurrences2 books3 verses

Definition

from H7046; a laughing-stock
Traditional renderings: derision.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Psalm 44:13וָ֝קֶ֗לֶס · and derision
    You have made us a reproach to our neighbors, a mockery and derision to those around us.
  2. Psalm 79:4וָ֝קֶ֗לֶס · and derision
    We have become a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and derision to those around us.
  3. Jeremiah 20:8וּלְקֶ֖לֶס · and derision
    For whenever I speak, I cry out; I proclaim violence and destruction. For the word of the LORD has become to me a reproach and derision all day long.