Joy in Scripture.
Explore joy in the Bible through the Hebrew 'Simchah' (Joy, gladness) and Greek 'Chara' (Joy, gladness). Discover how every original-language word for Joy deepens your understanding of Scripture.
Hebrew Terms
[idiom] exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing). - blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival) 1) joy, mirth, gladness 1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure 1b) joy (of God) 1c) glad result, happy issue
or שָׂשֹׂן sâsôn (saw-sone')
Definition Comparison
| Strong's | Word | Language | Definition | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H8057 | שִׂמְחָהsimchâh | Hebrew | [idiom] exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing). - blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival) 1) joy, mirth, gladness 1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure 1b) joy (of God) 1c) glad result, happy issue | 88 |
| H8342 | שָׂשׂוֹןsâsôwn | Hebrew | or שָׂשֹׂן sâsôn (saw-sone'); from שׂוּשׂ gladness, joy, mirth, rejoicing. - cheerfulness - specifically, welcome 1) gladness, joy, exultation, rejoicing 1a) exultation, joy | 22 |
| G5479 | χαράchará | Greek | gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous). - cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight | 56 |
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