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χαρά

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine59 occurrences19 books57 verses

Definition

χαρά, -ᾶς, ἡ

(χαίρω), [in LXX for שִׂמְחָה, שָׂשׂוֹן, etc. ;]

joy, delight: Luke 1:14; 15:7, 10, John 15:11; 16:22, 24; 17:13, Acts 8:8, 2 Corinthians 1:24; 7:13; 8:2, Galatians 5:22, Colossians 1:11, Philippians 2:2, 1 John 1:4, 2 John 12; opposite to κατήφεια, James 4:9; to λύπη, John 16:20; χ. τῆς πίστεως, Philippians 1:25; ἀγαλλιᾶσθαι (χαίρειν, which see), χαρᾷ, John 3:29, 1 Peter 1:8; χ. ἔχειν, Phm 7; πληροῦν (-οῦσθαι) χαρᾶς, Acts 13:52, Romans 15:13, 2 Timothy 1:4; ποιεῖν χ. μεγάλην, Acts 15:3; ἀπὸ τῆς χ., Matthew 13:44, Luke 24:41, Acts 12:14; ἐν χ., Romans 15:32; μετὰ χαρᾶς, Matthew 13:20; 28:8, Mark 4:16, Luke 8:13; 10:17; 24:52, Philippians 1:4; 2:29, Hebrews 10:34; 13:17; id. beforeπνεύματος ἁγίου, 1 Thessalonians 1:6; χ. ἐν π. ἁ, Romans 14:17; χ. ἐπί, 2 Corinthians 7:4; διά, 1 Thessalonians 3:9; ὅτι, John 16:21; ἵνα, 3 John 4 By meton., of the cause or occasion of joy: Luke 2:10, 2 Corinthians 1:15, WH, txt., R, mg., Philippians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, Hebrews 12:2, James 1:2; ἡ χ. τ. κυρίου, Matthew 25:21, 23.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

59 total
  1. Matthew 2:10χαρὰν · with great delight
    When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.
  2. Matthew 13:20χαρᾶς · joy
    The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.
  3. Matthew 13:44χαρᾶς · joy
    The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.
  4. Matthew 25:21χαρὰν · joy
    His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
  5. Matthew 25:23χαρὰν · joy
    His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
  6. Matthew 28:8χαρᾶς · joy
    So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.
  7. Mark 4:16χαρᾶς · joy
    Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.
  8. Luke 1:14χαρά · a joy
    He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,
  9. Luke 2:10χαρὰν · joy
    But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
  10. Luke 8:13χαρᾶς · joy
    The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.
  11. Luke 10:17χαρᾶς · joy
    The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”
  12. Luke 15:7χαρὰ · joy
    I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.
  13. Luke 15:10χαρὰ · joy
    In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”
  14. Luke 24:41χαρᾶς · joy
    While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
  15. Luke 24:52χαρᾶς · joy
    And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
  16. John 3:29χαρᾷ; χαρὰ · joy
    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.
  17. John 15:11χαρὰ · joy; χαρὰ · joy
    I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
  18. John 16:20χαρὰν · joy
    Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
  19. John 16:21χαρὰν · joy
    A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world.
  20. John 16:22χαρὰν · joy
    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.
  21. John 16:24χαρὰ · joy
    Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
  22. John 17:13χαρὰν · joy
    But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them.
  23. Acts 8:8χαρὰ · joy
    So there was great joy in that city.
  24. Acts 12:14χαρᾶς · she was so overjoyed [that]
    When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, but ran inside and announced, “Peter is standing at the gate!”
  25. Acts 13:52χαρᾶς · with joy
    And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
  26. Acts 15:3χαρὰν · joy
    Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
  27. Romans 14:17χαρὰ · joy
    For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
  28. Romans 15:13χαρᾶς · joy
    Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
  29. Romans 15:32χαρᾷ · joy
    …so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
  30. 2 Corinthians 1:24χαρᾶς · [your] joy
    Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
  31. 2 Corinthians 2:3χαρὰ · joy
    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.
  32. 2 Corinthians 7:4χαρᾷ
    Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.
  33. 2 Corinthians 7:13χαρᾷ · joy
    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.
  34. 2 Corinthians 8:2χαρᾶς · joy
    In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
  35. Galatians 5:22χαρά · joy
    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
  36. Philippians 1:4χαρᾶς · joy
    In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,
  37. Philippians 1:25χαρὰν · joy
    Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
  38. Philippians 2:2χαρὰν · joy
    …then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
  39. Philippians 2:29χαρᾶς · joy
    Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
  40. Philippians 4:1χαρὰ · joy
    Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
  41. Colossians 1:11χαρᾶς
    …being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
  42. 1 Thessalonians 1:6χαρᾶς · [the] joy
    And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.
  43. 1 Thessalonians 2:19χαρὰ · joy
    After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
  44. 1 Thessalonians 2:20χαρά · joy
    You are indeed our glory and our joy.
  45. 1 Thessalonians 3:9χαρᾷ
    How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
  46. 2 Timothy 1:4χαρᾶς · with joy
    Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
  47. Philemon 1:7χαρὰν · joy
    I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
  48. Hebrews 10:34χαρᾶς · joyfully
    You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.