Launay, Pierre De lord of La Motte and Vaufeelan, a French Protestant theologian, was born at Blois in 1573. After holding a high position in the war department, he resigned in 1613, retaining only the title of secretary and counsellor to the king, and devoted himself exclusively to study. He acquired the mastery over Greek, … Continue reading “Launay, Pierre De”
Launawater
Launawater in the mythology of the Finns, was an evil goddess, whose children were the plagues and sicknesses of men. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Laugier, Marc Antoine
Laugier, Marc Antoine a French Jesuit, was born at Manos July 25, 1713. He was a priest at Paris until 1757, when he was appointed to the abbey of Ribeauts. He died April 7, 1769. For a list of his works on various subjects, see Hoefer, Nouv. Biogr. Generale, 29:894. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Laugier, Marc Antoine”
Laughton, George, D.D
Laughton, George, D.D an English minister, lived in the latter half of the 18th century. Among his works of importance are his History of Ancient Egypt (Lond. 1774, 8vo): Reply to Chap. X V of Gibbon’s Decline and Fall (1780-86). His Sermons were published from 1773-90. Allibone, Hist. of British and American Authors, 2:1064. Fuente: … Continue reading “Laughton, George, D.D”
Laughter
Laughter (, ), an action usually expressing joy (Gen 21:6; Psa 126:2; Ecc 3:4; Luk 6:21); sometimes mockery (Gen 18:13; Ecc 2:2; Jam 4:9); and occasionally conscious security (Job 5:22). When used concerning God (as in Psa 2:4; Psa 59:8; Pro 1:26) it signifies that he despises or pays no regard to the person or … Continue reading “Laughter”
Laughing-Stock
Laughing-Stock lafing-stok: Something set up to be laughed at; thrice in the Revised Version (British and American) the translation of , shekok, laughter, etc. (Job 12:4 twice; Jer 20:7; compare Jer 48:26, Jer 48:27, Jer 48:39; Lam 3:14). See MOCK, MOCKING. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Laugh, Laugh to Scorn
Laugh, Laugh to Scorn “to laugh,” is found in Luk 6:21, Luk 6:25. This signifies loud laughter in contrast to demonstrative weeping. denotes “to laugh scornfully at,” more emphatic than No. 1 (kata, “down,” used intensively, and No. 1), and signifies derisive laughter, Mat 9:24; Mar 5:40; Luk 8:53. Cp. ekmukterizo, “to deride.” Note: The … Continue reading “Laugh, Laugh to Scorn”
Laugh
Laugh Psa 2:4 (a) By this is indicated GOD’s complete supremacy as He looks with scorn on the feeble efforts of man to reject His Son from being ruler of this world. (See also Psa 37:13). Pro 1:26 (a) By this is described the terrible condition of one who invites GOD’s rejection, repudiation and wrath … Continue reading “Laugh”
Lauffer, Jacob
Lauffer, Jacob a Swiss Protestant minister and historian, was born at Zoffingen July 25,1688, and studied theology at Halle and Utrecht. In 1718 he became professor of history and eloquence at Berne. He died February 26, 1734. His works are not of special interest to theological students, excepting, perhaps, De Hostium Spoliis Deo sacratis et … Continue reading “Lauffer, Jacob”
Laufeia
Laufeia in Norse mythology, was a Jote-woman, the wife of the giant Farbaute, and the mother of Loke, the evil one among the Asas. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature