The meaning of “ἀγαλλίασις”
Understanding agallíasis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gladness, (exceeding) joy. - exultation - specially, welcome
ἀγαλλίασις
gladness, (exceeding) joy. - exultation - specially, welcome
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:14 | “And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.” Word: ἀγαλλίασις (agallíasis) | |
| Luke 1:44 | “For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.” Word: ἀγαλλίασις (agallíasis) | |
| Acts 2:46 | “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,” Word: ἀγαλλίασις (agallíasis) | |
| Hebrews 1:9 | “Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.” Word: ἀγαλλίασις (agallíasis) | |
| Jude 1:24 | “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,” Word: ἀγαλλίασις (agallíasis) |