Jul 3, 2004 · Peter wants us to “know” something first of all: expect “mockers” in the last days. We see that he believes we are living in the last days.
There are several ways that the line could be translated: (1) “Proud, arrogant—his name is scoffer” or (2) “A proud person, an arrogant ...
Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath. (0.82), Jud 1:18.
In Hab 1:10 (the King James Version) the word translated "scorn" is micchaq, "an object of laughter," "laughing-stock." In Ps 44:13; 79:4 the Hebrew word is la` ...
God is never “late;” He is always “on time.” But there are mockers who seek to convince themselves and others that the promise of our Lord's second coming is ...
... mock”) connotes poetic justice; the punishment fits the crime. Scoffers are characterized by arrogant pride (e.g., Prov 21:24 ), as the ...
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted. NLT ©. The LORD mocks at mockers, but he shows favor to the humble.
Count: 27 ; Definition: 1) to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to boast 1a2) to scorn 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to mock, deride 1b2) to interpret ( ...
They mock kings and laugh at rulers. They laugh at every fortified city; they build siege ramps and capture them. (0.71), Psa 2:4.
... scoffer” or (2) “A proud person, an arrogant person—'Scoffer' is his name.” BDB 267 s.v. זֵד suggests, “A presumptuous man, [who is] ...