שָׂמַח

sa.machVerbH8055

to rejoice

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

119 times

Appears 119 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Psalms
29
Proverbs
16
Deuteronomy
10
2 Chronicles
7
Ecclesiastes
7

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 16:10
  • Deuteronomy 24:5
  • Isaiah 39:2
  • Obadiah 1:12
  • Psalms 107:30

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