The meaning of “χαίρω”
Understanding chaírō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary verb farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice. - to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happ...
χαίρω
a primary verb farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice. - to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off - impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:49 | “And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.” Word: χαίρω (chaírō) | |
| John 14:28 | “Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.” Word: χαίρω (chaírō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 13:6 | “Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;” Word: χαίρω (chaírō) | |
| Colossians 2:5 | “For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.” Word: χαίρω (chaírō) | |
| 1 Peter 4:13 | “But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” Word: χαίρω (chaírō) |