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χαίρω

chairōto rejoiceHow to read Greek
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Definition

χαίρω

[in LXX for שָׂמַח (Genesis 45:16, al.), גִּיל (Proverbs 2:14, al.), etc.; inf., as greeting (see infr.), Isaiah 48:22; 57:21 שָׁלוֹם), 1Ma.10.18, 2Ma.1.1 and frequently in these books ;]

1. to rejoice, be glad: Mark 14:11, Luke 15:5, 32; 19:6, 37; 22:5; 23:8, John 8:56; 20:20, Acts 5:41; 8:39; 11:23; 13:48, 2 Corinthians 6:10; 7:7; 13:9, Philippians 2:17, 28, Colossians 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, 1 Peter 4:13, 3 John 3; χ. καὶ ἀγαλλιᾶσθαι, Matthew 5:12; κ. σκιρτᾶν, Luke 6:23; opposite to κλαίειν, Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 7:30; to κλαίειν κ. θρηνεῖν John 16:20; to λύπην ἔχειν, John 16:22; with cogn. accusative, χ. χαρὰν μεγάλην, Matthew 2:10; χαρᾷ χ. (B1., § 38, 3; Dalman, Words, 34 f.), John 3:29; ἡ χαρὰ ᾗ χαίρομεν, 1 Thessalonians 3:9; with prep. (Bl., 38, 2), ἐπί, with dative (simple dative in cl.), Matthew 18:13, Luke 1:14; 13:17, Acts 15:31, Romans 16:19, 1 Corinthians 13:6; 16:17, 2 Corinthians 7:13, Revelation 11:10; διά, John 3:29; 11:15, 1 Thessalonians 3:9; ἐν, Philippians 1:18; ἀπό, 2 Corinthians 2:3; with accusative (Dem.), Philippians 2:18; before ὅτι, John 14:28, 2 Corinthians 7:9; 7:16, 2 John 4; ἐν τούτῳ ὅτι, Luke 10:20; with dative, Romans 12:1; ἐν κυρίῳ, Philippians 4:10

2. In salutations, imperat., χαῖρε, χαίρετε,

(a) at meeting, hail: Matthew 26:49; 27:29, Mark 15:18, Luke 1:28, John 19:3; pl., Matthew 28:9; so χχαίρειν λέγω, to give greeting, 2 John 11; in letters, χαίρειν (sc. λέγει; 81, 1), greeting: Acts 15:23; 23:26, James 1:1;

(b) at parting, farewell: 2 Corinthians 13:11;

(with) on other occasions, be of good cheer: ἐν κυρίῳ, Philippians 3:1; 4:4 (cf. συν-χαίρω).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as χαίρω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

74 total
  1. Matthew 2:10ἐχάρησαν · they rejoiced
    When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.
  2. Matthew 5:12χαίρετε · Rejoice
    Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
  3. Matthew 18:13χαίρει · he rejoices
    And 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.
  4. Matthew 26:49Χαῖρε · Greetings
    Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
  5. Matthew 27:29Χαῖρε · Hail
    And 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!”
  6. Matthew 28:9Χαίρετε · Greetings
    Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
  7. Mark 14:11ἐχάρησαν · They were delighted
    They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
  8. Mark 15:18Χαῖρε · Hail
    And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
  9. Luke 1:14χαρήσονται · will rejoice
    He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,
  10. Luke 1:28Χαῖρε · Greetings
    The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
  11. Luke 6:23χάρητε · Rejoice
    Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.
  12. Luke 10:20χαίρετε · rejoice; χαίρετε · rejoice
    Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
  13. Luke 13:17ἔχαιρεν · rejoiced
    When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.
  14. Luke 15:5χαίρων
    And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,
  15. Luke 15:32χαρῆναι · be glad
    But 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.’”
  16. Luke 19:6χαίρων · joyfully
    So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.
  17. Luke 19:37χαίροντες · joyfully
    And 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:
  18. Luke 22:5ἐχάρησαν · They were delighted
    They were delighted and agreed to give him money.
  19. Luke 23:8ἐχάρη · pleased
    When 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.
  20. John 3:29χαίρει · [and] is overjoyed
    The 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.
  21. John 4:36χαίρῃ · may rejoice
    Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together.
  22. John 8:56ἐχάρη · was glad
    Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”
  23. John 11:15χαίρω · I am glad
    …and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”
  24. John 14:28ἐχάρητε · you would rejoice
    You 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.
  25. John 16:20χαρήσεται · rejoices
    Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
  26. John 16:22χαρήσεται · will rejoice
    So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
  27. John 19:3Χαῖρε · Hail
    And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
  28. John 20:20Ἐχάρησαν · rejoiced
    After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
  29. Acts 5:41χαίροντες · rejoicing
    The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
  30. Acts 8:39χαίρων · rejoicing
    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.
  31. Acts 11:23ἐχάρη · he rejoiced
    When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
  32. Acts 13:48ἔχαιρον · they rejoiced
    When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
  33. Acts 15:23Χαίρειν · Greetings
    …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.
  34. Acts 15:31ἐχάρησαν · they rejoiced
    When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.
  35. Acts 23:26Χαίρειν · Greetings
    Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
  36. Romans 12:12χαίροντες · Be joyful
    Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
  37. Romans 12:15χαίρειν · Rejoice; χαιρόντων · those who rejoice
    Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
  38. Romans 16:19χαίρω · I rejoice
    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.
  39. 1 Corinthians 7:30χαίροντες · are joyful; χαίροντες · they were not
    …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;
  40. 1 Corinthians 13:6χαίρει · [Love] takes no pleasure
    Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.
  41. 1 Corinthians 16:17Χαίρω · I am glad that
    I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
  42. 2 Corinthians 2:3χαίρειν · rejoice
    I 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.
  43. 2 Corinthians 6:10χαίροντες · rejoicing
    …sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
  44. 2 Corinthians 7:7χαρῆναι · rejoiced
    …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.
  45. 2 Corinthians 7:9χαίρω · I rejoice
    …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.
  46. 2 Corinthians 7:13ἐχάρημεν · we were even more delighted
    On 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.
  47. 2 Corinthians 7:16χαίρω · I rejoice
    I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.