The term "mocketh" is an archaic form of the verb "mock," which means to ridicule, scorn, or deride someone or something. In the context of the Bible, mocking is often portrayed as an act of irreverence or disrespect, particularly towards God, His prophets, or His commandments. The act of mocking is frequently associated with the wicked or foolish, contrasting with the wisdom and reverence expected of the righteous.

Biblical References:

1. Proverbs 14:9 : "Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright." This verse highlights the folly of those who scorn repentance and reconciliation. Mocking the process of making amends is depicted as a characteristic of foolishness, while the upright are associated with goodwill and sincerity.

2. Proverbs 21:24 : "Proud, Arrogant, and Mocking is his name—he acts with excessive pride." Here, the mocker is identified with pride and arrogance, suggesting that mockery stems from a heart that is haughty and self-important. This verse underscores the connection between mockery and sinful pride.

3. 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." This narrative illustrates the seriousness with which God regards the act of mocking His prophets. The boys' mockery of Elisha, a prophet of God, results in severe consequences, demonstrating that mockery against God's anointed is an offense against God Himself.

4. Job 12:4 : "I am a laughingstock to my friends, though I called on God and He answered. A righteous and blameless man is a laughingstock." Job laments that despite his righteousness, he is mocked by his friends. This highlights the theme of the righteous suffering mockery and scorn, a motif that recurs throughout Scripture.

5. Psalm 1:1 : "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers." This verse contrasts the blessedness of the righteous with the company of mockers, emphasizing that true blessing comes from avoiding the influence and attitudes of those who scorn God and His ways.

Theological Implications:

Mockery in the Bible is often associated with a rejection of divine authority and wisdom. It is an expression of unbelief and rebellion against God. The Scriptures consistently portray mockery as a behavior that leads to judgment and is characteristic of those who are opposed to God's truth. The righteous, in contrast, are called to humility, reverence, and respect for God and His commandments.

Mockery is not only a personal sin but can also be a societal issue, as communities or nations that mock God and His laws are warned of impending judgment. The Bible calls believers to be mindful of their words and attitudes, encouraging them to uphold a spirit of respect and honor towards God and others.

Be not Deceived; God is not Mocked.
... "Let no man deceive you.""Eph. 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

Lessons from Nature
... To despise the creating work of God, what is it but, in a measure, to despise God
himself? "Whoso mocketh the poor despiseth his Maker." To despise the Maker ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/lessons from nature.htm

Sin the Mocker
... The margin of the Revised Version correctly turns it completely round, and for
'the foolish make a mock at guilt,' would read, 'guilt mocketh at the foolish ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/sin the mocker.htm

Whether Derision Can be a Mortal Sin?
... Against the Holy One of Israel." In the second place comes derision of one's parents,
wherefore it is written (Prov.30:17): "The eye that mocketh at his father ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether derision can be a.htm

Match-Making.
... "A wise son heareth his father's instructions." "The eye that mocketh at his father,
and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pluck it ...
/.../philips/the christian home/chapter xxiii match-making.htm

Home-Government.
... "He that curseth his father or mother, shall surely be put to death." "The eye that
mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the ...
/.../philips/the christian home/chapter xviii home-government.htm

A Homily on Guria and Shamuna, Composed by Mar Jacob.
... And now whosoever will draweth near and mocketh at him, because he is slain. ...
And whosoever will trampleth on him, yea mocketh at him. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/the decretals/a homily on guria and.htm

The Creator's Joy in his Creation
... He mocketh at fear and is not dismayed; Neither turneth he back from the sword.
The quiver rattleth against him, The flashing spear and the javelin. ...
/.../various/select masterpieces of biblical literature/ii the creators joy in.htm

The Testament of Levi Concerning the Priesthood and Arrogance.
... For from this day forward shall Shechem be called a city of them that are without
understanding; for as a man mocketh at a fool, so did we mock them, because ...
/.../iii the testament of levi concerning.htm

Psalm CXXIII.
... life: be assured that He giveth it. But that man mocketh thee, because
he holdeth what he hath. Bear with his mockeries, and thou ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxxiii.htm

Mocketh (10 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Mocketh (10 Occurrences). ... Job 9:23 If the scourge kill
suddenly, he mocketh at the trial of the innocent. (DBY). ...
/m/mocketh.htm - 8k

Mock (43 Occurrences)
... 13, 15 1 Kings 18:27, "Elijah mocked them"; Job 13:9 twice, the Revised Version
(British and American) "deceiveth," "deceive," margin "mocketh," "mock"); of la ...
/m/mock.htm - 23k

Mocker (11 Occurrences)
... 13, 15 1 Kings 18:27, "Elijah mocked them"; Job 13:9 twice, the Revised Version
(British and American) "deceiveth," "deceive," margin "mocketh," "mock"); of la ...
/m/mocker.htm - 14k

Mocking (25 Occurrences)
... 13, 15 1 Kings 18:27, "Elijah mocked them"; Job 13:9 twice, the Revised Version
(British and American) "deceiveth," "deceive," margin "mocketh," "mock"); of la ...
/m/mocking.htm - 18k

Vultures (6 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 30:17 The eye that mocketh at his father, And despiseth to obey his mother,
The ravens of the valley shall pick it out, And the young eagles shall eat ...
/v/vultures.htm - 8k

Overpowered (12 Occurrences)
... 20:7 O LORD, Thou hast enticed me, and I was enticed, Thou hast overcome me, and
hast prevailed; I am become a laughing-stock all the day, every one mocketh me ...
/o/overpowered.htm - 10k

Reproacheth (12 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Proverbs 17:5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker:
and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. (KJV ASV DBY WBS). ...
/r/reproacheth.htm - 9k

Enticed (11 Occurrences)
... 20:7 Jehovah, thou hast enticed me, and I was enticed; thou hast laid hold of me,
and hast prevailed; I am become a derision the whole day: every one mocketh me ...
/e/enticed.htm - 9k

Devours (26 Occurrences)
... It is very stormy around him. (WEB NAS NIV). Proverbs 19:28 An ungodly witness mocketh
at right; and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. (See RSV). ...
/d/devours.htm - 14k

Derision (24 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 20:7 O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived; thou art stronger
than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me. ...
/d/derision.htm - 14k

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