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 timesAppears 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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