ἀγαλλίασις

agalliasisNoun (Feminine)G0020

joy

From: from G21 (ἀγαλλιάω);

Short Definition

exultation; specially, welcome

Full Lexicon Entry

exultation, exuberant joy: ,; χαρὰ καὶ ἀ.
LXX Usage: (most frequently in Pss. and often coupled with εὐφροσύνη, as (45):15) chiefly for גִּיל

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Acts
1
Hebrews
1
Jude
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 2:46
  • Hebrews 1:9
  • Jude 1:24
  • Luke 1:14
  • Luke 1:44

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