DERISION

→ The wicked held in, by God Ps 2:4; Pr 1:26

→ INSTANCES OF

• Sarah, when the angels gave her the promise of a child Ge 18:12

• The evil children of Beth-el deride Elisha 2Ki 2:23

• The people of Israel scoff at Hezekiah 2Ch 30:1-10

• See IRONY

• See SARCASM

• See SCOFFING