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 · ἐχάρησανWhen they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.Matthew 5:12 · χαίρετεRejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.Matthew 18:13 · χαίρειAnd if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.Matthew 26:49 · χαῖρεGoing directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.Matthew 27:29 · χαῖρεAnd they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”Matthew 28:9 · χαίρετε.Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.Mark 14:11 · ἐχάρησανThey were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.Mark 15:18 · χαῖρεAnd they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”Luke 1:14 · χαρήσονται.He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,Luke 1:28 · χαῖρε,The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”Luke 6:23 · χάρητεRejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.Luke 10:20 · χαίρετε · χαίρετεNevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”Luke 13:17 · ἔχαιρενWhen Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.Luke 15:5 · χαίρων,And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,Luke 15:32 · χαρῆναιBut it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”Luke 19:6 · χαίρων.So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.Luke 19:37 · χαίροντεςAnd as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:Luke 22:5 · ἐχάρησανThey were delighted and agreed to give him money.Luke 23:8 · ἐχάρηWhen Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.John 3:29 · χαίρειThe bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.John 4:36 · χαίρῃAlready the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together.John 8:56 · ἐχάρη.Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”John 11:15 · χαίρωand for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”John 14:28 · ἐχάρητεYou heard Me say, ‘I am going away, and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved Me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I.John 16:20 · χαρήσεται·Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.John 16:22 · χαρήσεταιSo also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.John 19:3 · χαῖρε,And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.John 20:20 · ἐχάρησανAfter He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.Acts 5:41 · χαίροντεςThe apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.Acts 8:39 · χαίρων.¶When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but went on his way rejoicing.Acts 11:23 · ἐχάρηWhen he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.Acts 13:48 · ἔχαιρονWhen the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.Acts 15:23 · χαίρειν.¶and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.Acts 15:31 · ἐχάρησανWhen the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.Acts 23:26 · χαίρειν.Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.Romans 12:12 · χαίροντες,Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.Romans 12:15 · χαίρειν · χαιρόντων,Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.Romans 16:19 · χαίρω.Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.1 Corinthians 7:30 · χαίροντες · χαίροντες,those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;1 Corinthians 13:6 · χαίρειLove takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.1 Corinthians 16:17 · ΧαίρωI am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.2 Corinthians 2:3 · χαίρεινI wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.2 Corinthians 6:10 · χαίροντες,sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.2 Corinthians 7:7 · χαρῆναι.and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.2 Corinthians 7:9 · χαίρω,yet now I rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you felt the sorrow that God had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us.2 Corinthians 7:13 · ἐχάρημενOn account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.2 Corinthians 7:16 · χαίρωI rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.2 Corinthians 13:9 · χαίρομενIn fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.2 Corinthians 13:11 · χαίρετε,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.Philippians 1:18 · χαίρω · χαρήσομαι.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,Philippians 2:17 · χαίρωBut 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.Philippians 2:18 · χαίρετεSo you too should be glad and rejoice with me.Philippians 2:28 · χαρῆτε,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.Philippians 3:1 · χαίρετεFinally, 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.Philippians 4:4 · Χαίρετε · χαίρετε.Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!Philippians 4:10 · ἘχάρηνNow 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.Colossians 1:24 · χαίρωNow 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.Colossians 2:5 · χαίρωνFor 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.1 Thessalonians 3:9 · χαίρομενHow can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?1 Thessalonians 5:16 · χαίρετε·Rejoice at all times.James 1:1 · χαίρειν.¶James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.1 Peter 4:13 · χαίρετε, · χαρῆτεBut rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.2 John 1:4 · ἘχάρηνI was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.2 John 1:10 · χαίρεινIf anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.2 John 1:11 · χαίρειν,Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.3 John 1:3 · ἐχάρηνFor I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.Revelation 11:10 · χαίρουσινAnd those who dwell on the earth will gloat over them and celebrate and send one another gifts, because these two prophets had tormented them.Revelation 19:7 · χαίρωμενLet 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.