χαίρω

chairōVerbG5463

to rejoice

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to rejoice, be glad
2.In salutations, imperat., χαῖρε, χαίρετε
aat meeting, hail
bat parting, farewell
withon other occasions, be of good cheer
LXX Usage: for שָׂמַח , גִּיל , etc.; inf., as greeting (see infr.) שָׁלוֹם), and frequently in these books

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

68 times

Appears 68 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
11
John
9
2 Corinthians
8
Acts
7
Philippians
7

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:6
  • 2 Corinthians 7:16
  • Colossians 2:5
  • Luke 10:20
  • Matthew 28:9

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