ἀγαλλιάω

agalliaōVerbG0021

to rejoice

From: from agan (much) and G242 (ἅλλομαι);

Short Definition

properly, to jump for joy, i.e. exult

Full Lexicon Entry

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LXX Usage: (most frequently in Pss.) chiefly for גיל, רנן pi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
3
Acts
2
John
2
Luke
2
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 1:6
  • 1 Peter 4:13
  • Acts 2:26
  • John 8:56
  • Luke 10:21

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