εὐφραίνω

euphrainōVerbG2165

to celebrate

From: from G2095 (εὖ) and G5424 (φρήν);

Short Definition

to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e. rejoice

Full Lexicon Entry

to cheer, gladden: with accusative of person(s), opposite to λυπεῖν. Pass., to be happy, rejoice, make merry: " (LXX) (LXX), (LXX); *ἐπί *with dative; of merry-making at a feast (; of. Kennedy, Sources, 155; Field, Notes, 69 f.)" (LXX) (λαμπρῶς) .
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׂמַח, qal, pi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

14 times

Appears 14 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
6
Revelation
3
Acts
2
2 Corinthians
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 2:2
  • Acts 7:41
  • Luke 12:19
  • Luke 15:24
  • Luke 15:32

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