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
- 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 timesAppears 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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