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In the biblical context, the act of mocking is often associated with scorn, ridicule, and derision, typically directed towards individuals, prophets, or even God Himself. Mockery is depicted as a behavior that is contrary to the virtues of respect, humility, and reverence that are encouraged throughout Scripture.

Old Testament Instances

Mockery is evident in several Old Testament narratives. One notable instance is found in the account of Elisha, where young boys mocked the prophet by calling him "baldhead." This act of disrespect resulted in a severe consequence, as described in 2 Kings 2:23-24 : "From there, Elisha went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, some boys came out of the town and mocked him, saying, 'Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!' Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. So two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys."

The Psalms also frequently mention mockery, often in the context of the righteous being scorned by the wicked. Psalm 22:7 poignantly captures this sentiment: "All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads."

Prophetic Warnings

The prophets often warned against mocking God and His messengers. Isaiah 28:22 cautions, "So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become stronger; for I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land." This warning underscores the seriousness with which God views mockery, especially when it is directed towards His divine plans and purposes.

New Testament Examples

In the New Testament, mockery reaches its zenith in the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Gospels record how Jesus was mocked by soldiers, religious leaders, and even by those crucified alongside Him. Matthew 27:29-31 describes the soldiers' actions: "And they twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and put a staff in His right hand. And they knelt down before Him to mock Him, saying, 'Hail, King of the Jews!' Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly. After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him."

The mockery of Jesus is significant not only for its cruelty but also for its fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those found in Isaiah 53, which foretold the suffering and humiliation of the Messiah.

Apostolic Teachings

The apostolic writings continue to address the issue of mockery, particularly in the context of the end times. 2 Peter 3:3-4 warns believers: "Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 'Where is the promise of His coming?' they will ask. 'Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.'"

The apostles encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith, despite the mockery and skepticism they may face from the world. Mockery is portrayed as a characteristic of those who reject divine truth and follow their own sinful inclinations.

Moral and Spiritual Implications

Throughout Scripture, mockery is depicted as a manifestation of pride and unbelief. It is often associated with those who are opposed to God's will and who reject His authority. Proverbs 3:34 states, "He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble." This verse highlights the divine response to mockery, contrasting it with the grace extended to those who are humble and reverent.

In summary, the biblical portrayal of mockery serves as a cautionary theme, warning against the dangers of pride and irreverence while encouraging believers to uphold the virtues of humility and respect for God and His anointed.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

(imp. & p. p.) of Mock.

Greek

3456. mukterizo -- to turn up the nose or sneer at
... disdain ( reject). Word Origin from mukter (nostril) Definition to turn up
the nose or sneer at NASB Word Usage mocked (1). mock. From ...
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1702. empaizo -- to mock at
... Word Origin from en and paizo Definition to mock at NASB Word Usage mock (2),
mocked (5), mocking (4), ridicule (1), tricked (1). mock. ...
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2302. theatron -- a theater, a spectacle
... Cognate: 2302 (the root of the English term, "theatre") -- a theatre; a place
for public ; (figuratively) the of "" to be mocked at as a (cf. ...
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Strong's Hebrew

3932. laag -- to mock, deride, stammer
... 3931, 3932. laag. 3933 . to mock, deride, stammer. Transliteration: laag Phonetic
Spelling: (law-ag') Short Definition: mocked. Word Origin a prim. ...
/hebrew/3932.htm - 6k

7814. sechoq -- laughter, derision, sport
... laughingstock (5), laughter (6), sport (1). derision, laughter, to scorn,
mocked, sport. Or schoq {sekh-oke'}; from sachaq; laughter ...
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2048. hathal -- to deceive, mock
... to deceive, mock. Transliteration: hathal Phonetic Spelling: (haw-thal') Short
Definition: mocked. ... root Definition to deceive, mock NASB Word Usage mocked (1). ...
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3931. laab -- to jest
... to jest. Transliteration: laab Phonetic Spelling: (law-ab') Short Definition: mocked.
Word Origin a prim. root Definition to jest NASB Word Usage mocked (1). ...
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7832. sachaq -- to laugh
... celebrate (2), celebrating (3), hold a contest (1), joking (1), laugh (6), laughed
them to scorn (1), laughs (6), merrymakers (2), mock (1), mocked (1), play (2 ...
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7046. qalas -- to mock, scoff
... mock. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to mock, scoff NASB Word Usage
disdaining (1), mock (2), mocked (1). mock, scoff, scorn. ...
/hebrew/7046.htm - 5k

Library

Are You Mocked?
... Are You Mocked? A Sermon (No.3512). ... First, then, let us take the subject"the
object"of the mockery of carnal minds. I. WHO ARE MOCKED. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 62 1916/are you mocked.htm

Be not Deceived; God is not Mocked.
... CHAPTER II. BE NOT DECEIVED; GOD IS NOT MOCKED. ... v: 6. "As one man mocketh another,
do ye so mock Him?""Job 13:9. Be Not Deceived: God Is Not Mocked. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/moody/sowing and reaping/chapter ii be not deceived.htm

But Upon those who have Used Dissimulation Like David...
... down their denial of the faith, but being in much tribulation, as boys endowed with
sagacity and prudence amongst foolish children, have mocked the snares of ...
/.../peter/the writings of peter of alexandria/canon v but upon those.htm

A Prophet of Peace
... Elisha was a man of mild and kindly spirit; but that he could also be stern is shown
by his course when, on the way to Bethel, he was mocked by ungodly youth ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 19 a prophet of.htm

Matt. Ii. 16
... "Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth.". ...
For, wherefore art thou wroth, O Herod, at being mocked of the wise men? ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily ix matt ii 16.htm

Of the Mockery which He Sustained at the Hands of Pilate's Cohort ...
... And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head, and a reed
in His right hand: and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter ix of the mockery which.htm

Synoptical Table
... And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed
in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying ...
//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/the gospel of peter/synoptical table.htm

Matt. xxvii. 27-29.
... and when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed
in His right hand; and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily lxxxvii matt xxvii 27-29.htm

The Procession of Sorrow
... that time stationed in Judea, and I should not wonder if they were the lineal ancestors
of those German theologians of modern times who have mocked the Savior ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 9 1863/the procession of sorrow.htm

Although, Even if There Went Before no Testimonies Concerning ...
... And that this hath been brought to pass-by One Man, by men mocked, seized, bound,
scourged, smitten with the palms of the hand, reviled, crucified, slain: His ...
/.../augustine/concerning faith of things not seen /10 although even if there.htm

Thesaurus

Mocked (40 Occurrences)
...Mocked (40 Occurrences). ... Matthew 27:31 When they had mocked him, they took the robe
off of him, and put his clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him. ...
/m/mocked.htm - 18k

Mocker (11 Occurrences)
... hathal, la`agh, empaizo): To mock is the translation of hathal, "to play upon,"
"mock," "deride" (Judges 16:10, 13, 15 1 Kings 18:27, "Elijah mocked them"; Job ...
/m/mocker.htm - 14k

Mocking (25 Occurrences)
... hathal, la`agh, empaizo): To mock is the translation of hathal, "to play upon,"
"mock," "deride" (Judges 16:10, 13, 15 1 Kings 18:27, "Elijah mocked them"; Job ...
/m/mocking.htm - 18k

Mock (43 Occurrences)
... hathal, la`agh, empaizo): To mock is the translation of hathal, "to play upon,"
"mock," "deride" (Judges 16:10, 13, 15 1 Kings 18:27, "Elijah mocked them"; Job ...
/m/mock.htm - 23k

Ridiculed (12 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Luke 23:11 Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. Dressing
him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate. (See NIV). ...
/r/ridiculed.htm - 10k

Laughed (27 Occurrences)
... 30:10 So the posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh
even unto Zebulun: but they laughed them to scorn, and mocked them. ...
/l/laughed.htm - 14k

Footsteps (30 Occurrences)
... (ASV BBE DBY JPS YLT NAS RSV). Psalms 89:51 With which your enemies have mocked,
Yahweh, with which they have mocked the footsteps of your anointed one. ...
/f/footsteps.htm - 14k

Treated (69 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Luke 18:32 For he will be delivered up to the Gentiles, will be mocked,
treated shamefully, and spit on. (WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS RSV). ...
/t/treated.htm - 26k

Robe (142 Occurrences)
... Matthew 27:31 When they had mocked him, they took the robe off of him, and
put his clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him. ...
/r/robe.htm - 37k

Enraged (23 Occurrences)
... Matthew 2:16 Then Herod, seeing that he had been mocked by the magi, was greatly
enraged; and sent and slew all the boys which were in Bethlehem, and in all ...
/e/enraged.htm - 13k

Resources

What does it mean that God is not mocked? | GotQuestions.org

What is a scorner in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

What is the difference between Christianity and Islam? | GotQuestions.org

Mocked: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Mocked (40 Occurrences)

Matthew 2:16
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was exceedingly angry, and sent out, and killed all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all the surrounding countryside, from two years old and under, according to the exact time which he had learned from the wise men.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Matthew 20:19
and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the nations to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify, and the third day he will rise again.'
(See RSV NIV)

Matthew 27:29
They braided a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 27:31
When they had mocked him, they took the robe off of him, and put his clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 27:41
And in like manner also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, said,
(See RSV NIV)

Mark 15:20
When they had mocked him, they took the purple off of him, and put his own garments on him. They led him out to crucify him.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 15:31
And in like manner also the chief priests, mocking with one another, with the scribes, said, 'Others he saved; himself he is not able to save.
(See RSV NIV)

Luke 16:14
And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things, and mocked him.
(DBY)

Luke 18:32
For he will be delivered up to the Gentiles, will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit on.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Luke 22:63
The men who held Jesus mocked him and beat him.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV)

Luke 23:11
Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. Dressing him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV)

Luke 23:36
The soldiers also mocked him, coming to him and offering him vinegar,
(WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Acts 17:32
Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, "We want to hear you again concerning this."
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV)

Galatians 6:7
Don't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 19:14
And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.
(KJV ASV WBS)

Genesis 31:7
And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me.
(See JPS DBY)

Numbers 22:29
Balaam said to the donkey, "Because you have mocked me, I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now I would have killed you."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Judges 16:10
Delilah said to Samson, "Behold, you have mocked me, and told me lies: now tell me, please, with which you might be bound."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)

Judges 16:13
Delilah said to Samson, "Until now, you have mocked me and told me lies. Tell me with what you might be bound." He said to her, "If you weave the seven locks of my head with the web."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)

Judges 16:15
She said to him, "How can you say,'I love you,' when your heart is not with me? You have mocked me these three times, and have not told me where your great strength lies."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)

1 Kings 18:27
It happened at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, "Cry aloud; for he is a god. Either he is musing, or he has gone aside, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he sleeps and must be awakened."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

2 Kings 2:23
He went up from there to Bethel. As he was going up by the way, some youths came out of the city and mocked him, and said to him, "Go up, you baldy! Go up, you baldhead!"
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS)

2 Kings 19:21
This is the word that Yahweh has spoken concerning him: "The virgin daughter of Zion has despised you and ridiculed you. The daughter of Jerusalem has shaken her head at you.
(See NAS)

2 Kings 19:22
Whom have you defied and blasphemed? Against whom have you exalted your voice and lifted up your eyes on high? Against the Holy One of Israel.
(See RSV)

2 Kings 19:23
By your messengers you have defied the Lord, and have said,'With the multitude of my chariots, I have come up to the height of the mountains, to the innermost parts of Lebanon; and I will cut down its tall cedars, and its choice fir trees; and I will enter into his farthest lodging place, the forest of his fruitful field.
(See RSV)

2 Chronicles 30:10
So the posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh, even to Zebulun: but they ridiculed them, and mocked them.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

2 Chronicles 36:16
but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the wrath of Yahweh arose against his people, until there was no remedy.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS NIV)

Nehemiah 2:19
And Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobijah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it; and they mocked us and despised us, and said, What is this thing which ye do? will ye rebel against the king?
(DBY NAS NIV)

Nehemiah 4:1
But it happened that when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS)

Job 11:3
Should thy boastings make men hold their peace? And when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?
(See JPS)

Job 12:4
I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he answereth him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn.
(KJV WBS)

Psalms 35:16
With the profanest mockeries of backbiting they gnash at me with their teeth.
(See RSV NIV)

Psalms 74:18
Remember this, that the enemy has mocked you, Yahweh. Foolish people have blasphemed your name.
(WEB NIV)

Psalms 79:4
We have become a reproach to our neighbors, a scoffing and derision to those who are around us.
(See RSV)

Psalms 89:50
Remember, Lord, the reproach of your servants, how I bear in my heart the taunts of all the mighty peoples,
(See NIV)

Psalms 89:51
With which your enemies have mocked, Yahweh, with which they have mocked the footsteps of your anointed one.
(WEB NIV)

Isaiah 37:22
This is the word which the Lord has said about him: In the eyes of the virgin daughter of Zion you are shamed and laughed at; the daughter of Jerusalem has made sport of you.
(See NAS)

Isaiah 37:23
Against whom have you said evil and bitter things? and against whom has your voice been loud and your eyes lifted up? even against the Holy One of Israel.
(See RSV)

Isaiah 37:24
You have sent your servants with evil words against the Lord, and have said, With all my war-carriages I have come up to the top of the mountains, to the inmost parts of Lebanon; and its tall cedars will be cut down, and the best trees of its woods: I will come up into his highest places, into his thick woods.
(See RSV)

Lamentations 1:7
Jerusalem remembereth in the days of her affliction and of her miseries all her pleasant things that were from the days of old: When her people fell into the hand of the adversary, and none did help her, The adversaries saw her, they did mock at her desolations.
(See JPS WBS NAS)

Subtopics

Mocked

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Riotous (10 Occurrences)

Reeleth (2 Occurrences)