The meaning of “שָׂשׂוֹן”
Understanding sâsôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or שָׂשֹׂן sâsôn (saw-sone'); from שׂוּשׂ gladness, joy, mirth, rejoicing. - cheerfulness - specifically, welcome 1) gla...
שָׂשׂוֹן
or שָׂשֹׂן sâsôn (saw-sone'); from שׂוּשׂ gladness, joy, mirth, rejoicing. - cheerfulness - specifically, welcome 1) gladness, joy, exultation, rejoicing 1a) exultation, joy
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Esther 8:17 | “And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them. ” Word: שָׂשׂוֹן (sâsôwn) | |
| Psalms 51:12 | “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.” Word: שָׂשׂוֹן (sâsôwn) | |
| Isaiah 51:3 | “For the Lord shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.” Word: שָׂשׂוֹן (sâsôwn) | |
| Jeremiah 25:10 | “Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the candle.” Word: שָׂשׂוֹן (sâsôwn) | |
| Joel 1:12 | “The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even all the trees of the field, are withered: because joy is withered away from the sons of men.” Word: שָׂשׂוֹן (sâsôwn) |
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Theological Word Study: Joy
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Joy, gladness
The Hebrew simchah (שִׂמְחָה) means joy or gladness—deep delight in God. 'The joy of the LORD is your strength' (Nehemiah 8:10), and God's presence brings 'fulness of joy' (Psalm 16:11).
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Joy, gladness
The Greek chara (χαρά) denotes joy—deep spiritual gladness. This joy is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), independent of circumstances. Jesus promised that His joy would remain in believers, making their joy full (John 15:11).