Biblica Analytica
H4890 Hebrew

מִשְׂחַק

mis.chaq

laughing

Lexicon Entry

Definition
laughing
Transliteration
mis.chaq
Strong's Number
H4890
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word מִשְׂחַק (mis.chaq) is defined as "laughing". This single occurrence in the Bible indicates that the meaning of this word refers to the act of laughing or a state of being amused. Given its limited usage in the Bible, the range of this word's application is not extensive. However, in this one instance, it provides insight into the emotions and reactions of the individuals involved. The significance of this word lies in its representation of a momentary display of joy or playfulness, which might have played a role in a specific story or interaction in the narrative.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H4890
Lemma
מִשְׂחַק
Transliteration
mis.chaq
Definition
laughing
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text