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χαίρω

chairōG5463

to rejoice

Used 74 times in the tagged text.

What it means

  • to rejoice, be glad
  • In salutations, imperat., χαῖρε, χαίρετε
Full dictionary entry (technical)
  • χαίρω
  • [in LXX for שָׂמַח (Gen.45:16, al.), גִּיל (Pro.2:14, al.), etc.; inf., as greeting (see infr.), Isa.48:22 57:21 שָׁלוֹם), 1Ma.10:18, 2Ma.1:1 and frequently in these books ;]
  • 1. to rejoice, be glad: Mrk.14:11, Luk.15:5, 32 19:6, 37 22:5 23:8, Jhn.8:56 20:20, Act.5:41 8:39 11:23 13:48, 2Co.6:10 7:7 13:9, Php.2:17, 28, Col.2:5, 1Th.5:16, 1Pe.4:13, 3Jn.3; χ. καὶ ἀγαλλιᾶσθαι, Mat.5:12; κ. σκιρτᾶν, Luk.6:23; opposite to κλαίειν, Rom.12:15, 1Co.7:30; to κλαίειν κ. θρηνεῖν Jhn.16:20; to λύπην ἔχειν, Jhn.16:22; with cogn. accusative, χ. χαρὰν μεγάλην, Mat.2:10; χαρᾷ χ. (B1., § 38, 3; Dalman, Words, 34 f.), Jhn.3:29; ἡ χαρὰ ᾗ χαίρομεν, 1Th.3:9; with prep. (Bl., 38, 2), ἐπί, with dative (simple dative in cl.), Mat.18:13, Luk.1:14 13:17, Act.15:31, Rom.16:19, 1Co.13:6 16:17, 2Co.7:13, Rev.11:10; διά, Jhn.3:29 11:15, 1Th.3:9; ἐν, Php.1:18; ἀπό, 2Co.2:3; with accusative (Dem.), Php.2:18; before ὅτι, Jhn.14:28, 2Co.7:9 7:16, 2Jn.4; ἐν τούτῳ ὅτι, Luk.10:20; with dative, Rom.12:1; ἐν κυρίῳ, Php.4:10
  • 2. In salutations, imperat., χαῖρε, χαίρετε,
  • (a) at meeting, hail: Mat.26:49 27:29, Mrk.15:18, Luk.1:28, Jhn.19:3; pl., Mat.28:9; so χχαίρειν λέγω, to give greeting, II Jn 11; in letters, χαίρειν (sc. λέγει; 81, 1), greeting: Act.15:23 23:26 Jas.1:1;
  • (b) at parting, farewell: 2Co.13:11;
  • (with) on other occasions, be of good cheer: ἐν κυρίῳ, Php.3:1 4:4 (cf. συν-χαίρω).†
  • (AS)

Same idea, other words · Joy and rejoicing

Joy is a command and a gift throughout Scripture, sometimes loud and sometimes quiet.

Where it appears

  • Matthew6
  • Mark2
  • Luke12
  • John9
  • Acts7
  • Romans4
  • 1 Corinthians4
  • 2 Corinthians8
  • Philippians9
  • Colossians2
  • 1 Thessalonians2
  • James1
  • 1 Peter2
  • 2 John3
  • 3 John1
  • Revelation2

Every use · 51–74 of 74 · BSB

  1. 2 Corinthians 13:9χαίρομενWe rejoice

    In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

  2. 2 Corinthians 13:11χαίρετε,do rejoice

    Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

  3. Philippians 1:18χαίρωI rejoice

    What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

  4. Philippians 1:18χαρήσομαι.I will rejoice.

    What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

  5. Philippians 2:17χαίρωI am glad

    But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

  6. Philippians 2:18χαίρετεdo be glad

    So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

  7. Philippians 2:28χαρῆτε,you may rejoice,

    Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

  8. Philippians 3:1χαίρετεdo rejoice

    Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

  9. Philippians 4:4Χαίρετεdo rejoice

    Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

  10. Philippians 4:4χαίρετε.do rejoice.

    Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

  11. Philippians 4:10ἘχάρηνI rejoiced

    Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

  12. Colossians 1:24χαίρωI rejoice

    Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

  13. Colossians 2:5χαίρωνrejoicing

    For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.

  14. 1 Thessalonians 3:9χαίρομενwe rejoice

    How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?

  15. 1 Thessalonians 5:16χαίρετε·do rejoice;

    Rejoice at all times.

  16. James 1:1χαίρειν.¶Greeting.

    James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.

  17. 1 Peter 4:13χαίρετε,do rejoice,

    But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

  18. 1 Peter 4:13χαρῆτεyou may rejoice

    But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

  19. 2 John 1:4ἘχάρηνI rejoiced

    I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

  20. 2 John 1:10χαίρεινto greet

    If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.

  21. 2 John 1:11χαίρειν,to rejoice

    Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.

  22. 3 John 1:3ἐχάρηνI rejoiced

    For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

  23. Revelation 11:10χαίρουσινdoes rejoice

    And those who dwell on the earth will gloat over them, and will celebrate and send one another gifts, because these two prophets had tormented them.

  24. Revelation 19:7χαίρωμενWe may rejoice

    Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.

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