KJV dictionary & concordance

laugh

Meaning of “laugh”

Sense 1: To express mirth, joy, or gladness by laughter. Sense 2: To laugh at in mockery, scorn, or derision.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

18 occurrences17 verses6 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 18:13

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Luke 6:21 · retained source text

Blessed are yee that hunger now: for yee shall be filled. Blessed are yee that weepe now, for yee shall laugh.

Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Luke 6:25 · retained source text

Woe vnto you that are full: for yee shall hunger. Woe vnto you that laugh now: for yee shall mourne and weepe.

1611 marginal noteEsai. 65.13.

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Historical English dictionary sources

To make the sound and show the features characteristic of mirth; with at or to scorn, to ridicule or treat with mockery or contempt.

volume 2, leaf 42, column 2-3 (main_dictionary)