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)
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G5463 — χαίρω
chairō · to rejoice · Greek
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Matthew 2:10 · ἐχάρησανAnd when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.Matthew 5:12 · χαίρετεRejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.Matthew 18:13 · χαίρειAnd if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth over it more than over the ninety and nine which have not gone astray.Matthew 26:49 · χαῖρεAnd straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.Matthew 27:29 · χαῖρεAnd they platted a crown of thorns and put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!Matthew 28:9 · χαίρετε.And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.Mark 14:11 · ἐχάρησανAnd they, when they heard it, were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently deliver him unto them.Mark 15:18 · χαῖρεand they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!Luke 1:14 · χαρήσονται.And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.Luke 1:28 · χαῖρε,And he came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee.Luke 6:23 · χάρητεRejoice in that day, and leap for joy for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same manner did their fathers unto the prophets.Luke 10:20 · χαίρετε · χαίρετεNevertheless in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.Luke 13:17 · ἔχαιρενAnd as he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame: and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.Luke 15:5 · χαίρων,And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.Luke 15:32 · χαρῆναιBut it was meet to make merry and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.Luke 19:6 · χαίρων.And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.Luke 19:37 · χαίροντεςAnd as he was now drawing nigh, even at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen;Luke 22:5 · ἐχάρησανAnd they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.Luke 23:8 · ἐχάρηNow when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him.John 3:29 · χαίρειHe that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, that standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is made full.John 4:36 · χαίρῃHe that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal; that he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.John 8:56 · ἐχάρη.Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; and he saw it, and was glad.John 11:15 · χαίρωAnd I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.John 14:28 · ἐχάρητεYe heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoiced, because I go unto the Father: for the Father is greater than I.John 16:20 · χαρήσεται·Verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.John 16:22 · χαρήσεταιAnd ye therefore now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh away from you.John 19:3 · χαῖρε,and they came unto him, and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they struck him with their hands.John 20:20 · ἐχάρησανAnd when he had said this, he showed unto them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord.Acts 5:41 · χαίροντεςThey therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.Acts 8:39 · χαίρων.¶And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip; and the eunuch saw him no more, for he went on his way rejoicing.Acts 11:23 · ἐχάρηwho, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:Acts 13:48 · ἔχαιρονAnd as the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.Acts 15:23 · χαίρειν.¶and they wrote thus by them, The apostles and the elders, brethren, unto the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greeting:Acts 15:31 · ἐχάρησανAnd when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.Acts 23:26 · χαίρειν.Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix, greeting.Romans 12:12 · χαίροντες,rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;Romans 12:15 · χαίρειν · χαιρόντων,Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.Romans 16:19 · χαίρω.For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore over you: but I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple unto that which is evil.1 Corinthians 7:30 · χαίροντες · χαίροντες,and those that weep, as though they wept not; and those that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and those that buy, as though they possessed not;1 Corinthians 13:6 · χαίρειrejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth;1 Corinthians 16:17 · ΧαίρωAnd I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied.2 Corinthians 2:3 · χαίρεινAnd I wrote this very thing, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.2 Corinthians 6:10 · χαίροντες,as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.2 Corinthians 7:7 · χαρῆναι.and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort wherewith he was comforted in you, while he told us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced yet more.2 Corinthians 7:9 · χαίρω,I now rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye were made sorry unto repentance; for ye were made sorry after a godly sort, that ye might suffer loss by us in nothing.2 Corinthians 7:13 · ἐχάρημενTherefore we have been comforted: and in our comfort we joyed the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit hath been refreshed by you all.2 Corinthians 7:16 · χαίρωI rejoice that in everything I am of good courage concerning you.2 Corinthians 13:9 · χαίρομενFor we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.2 Corinthians 13:11 · χαίρετε,Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you.Philippians 1:18 · χαίρω · χαρήσομαι.What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.Philippians 2:17 · χαίρωYea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all:Philippians 2:18 · χαίρετεand in the same manner do ye also joy, and rejoice with me.Philippians 2:28 · χαρῆτε,I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.Philippians 3:1 · χαίρετεFinally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe.Philippians 4:4 · Χαίρετε · χαίρετε.Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.Philippians 4:10 · ἘχάρηνBut I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity.Colossians 1:24 · χαίρωNow I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church;Colossians 2:5 · χαίρωνFor though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.1 Thessalonians 3:9 · χαίρομενFor what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;1 Thessalonians 5:16 · χαίρετε·Rejoice always;James 1:1 · χαίρειν.¶James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greeting.1 Peter 4:13 · χαίρετε, · χαρῆτεbut insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.2 John 1:4 · ἘχάρηνI rejoice greatly that I have found certain of thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.2 John 1:10 · χαίρεινIf any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and give him no greeting:2 John 1:11 · χαίρειν,for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.3 John 1:3 · ἐχάρηνFor I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth.Revelation 11:10 · χαίρουσινAnd they that dwell on the earth rejoice over them, and make merry; and they shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwell on the earth.Revelation 19:7 · χαίρωμενLet us rejoice and be exceeding glad, and let us give the glory unto him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.