To laugh, to smile

H7832
Hebrew
UBS
שָׂחַק
sâchaqsaw-khak'
Verb

Definition

= action by which humans give expression to a friendly attitude, joy and amusement with the gestures and sounds that normally accompany it; ≈ this is normally regarded as a good thing, especially when done with restraint, whereas a lack of restraint is often associated with foolishness

Semantic Domains

Rejoice
Confident
Revile

Etymology

a primitive root;

KJV Translations

deride, have in derision, laugh, make merry, mock(-er), play, rejoice, (laugh to) scorn, be in (make) sport

Occurrences36
Frequency Rank#884

Verse Usage

This word appears 36 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.