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scorn

Meaning of “scorn”

1. To despise, deride, ridicule, or mock. 2. Contempt, derision, ridicule, or mockery.

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16 occurrences16 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Kings 19:21

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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.
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1611 witness · Job 12:4 · retained source text

I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth vpon God, and he answereth him: the iust vpright man is laughed to scorne.

Job 16:20
My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.
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1611 witness · Job 16:20 · retained source text

My friends scorne me: but mine eye powreth out teares vnto God.

1611 marginal noteHeb. are my scorners.

Job 22:19
The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn.
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1611 witness · Job 22:19 · retained source text

The righteous see it, and are glad, and the innocent laugh them to scorne.

1611 marginal notePsal. 107.42.

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