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לוּץ H3887
H3887 is the Hebrew word לוּץ, transliterated lûwts and said loots. The King James Version most often renders it scorner.
What it means
properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 24 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.
Verses using לוּץ
All 24 verses, quoted in full.
2 Chronicles 32:31 · KJV
Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
Job 16:20 · KJV
My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.
Job 33:23 · KJV
If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:
Psalm 119:51 · KJV
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
Proverbs 1:22 · KJV
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 3:34 · KJV
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Proverbs 9:7 · KJV
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Proverbs 9:8 · KJV
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 9:12 · KJV
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Proverbs 13:1 · KJV
A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 14:6 · KJV
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
Proverbs 14:9 · KJV
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
Proverbs 15:12 · KJV
A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
Proverbs 19:25 · KJV
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Proverbs 19:28 · KJV
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
Proverbs 19:29 · KJV
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Proverbs 20:1 · KJV
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Proverbs 21:11 · KJV
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Proverbs 21:24 · KJV
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
Proverbs 22:10 · KJV
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
Proverbs 24:9 · KJV
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Isaiah 28:22 · KJV
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 29:20 · KJV
For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:
Isaiah 43:27 · KJV
Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3887 mean?
H3887 is the Hebrew word לוּץ (lûwts), meaning properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede.
How is H3887 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it scorner (11 times), scorners (3 times), business of the ambassadors (1 time), scorn (1 time), interpreter (1 time), among others.
How many times does H3887 appear in the Bible?
לוּץ (lûwts) is tagged in 24 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3887 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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