scoffer
noun
In Jewish tradition
In Isaiah the scoffers are the leaders in Jerusalem who mock the prophet's warning.
Interpretation. Tradition reads Isaiah's words as a warning that mockery of God's message leads to disaster.
Meaning
A person who mocks or makes fun of others and of serious things. tree →
Examples
- Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scoffers, the ballad-mongers of this people which is in Jerusalem: (Prophets ISA.28.14, JPS 1917) tree →
- Now therefore be ye not scoffers, lest your bands be made strong; for an extermination wholly determined have I heard from the Lord, the GOD of hosts, upon the whole land. (Prophets ISA.28.22, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
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