χαίρω chairō G5463
“I rejoice, am glad” — Dodson Greek Lexicon
Same root: Related words from the same root: 11 more words
Strong's Greek Dictionary (1890) says these words are built from one another, all going back to χαίρω chairō (G5463). Each line says which source links it. Words with a prefix are listed with their main word, not with the prefix. Related words can still differ in meaning.
- χάρις charis G5485 “grace, favor, kindness” built from χαίρω G5463 (per Strong's) in 146 verses
- χαρά chara G5479 “joy, gladness” built from χαίρω G5463 (per Strong's) · Abbott-Smith agrees in 57 verses
- εὐχαριστέω eucharisteō G2168 “I thank, give thanks” built from εὐχάριστος G2170 (per Strong's) in 37 verses
- χαρίζω charizō G5483 “I show favor to, forgive” built from χάρις G5485 (per Strong's) · Abbott-Smith agrees in 19 verses
- χάρισμα charisma G5486 “an undeserved favor” built from χαρίζω G5483 (per Strong's) · Abbott-Smith agrees in 17 verses
- εὐχαριστία eucharistia G2169 “thankfulness, gratitude” built from εὐχάριστος G2170 (per Strong's) · Abbott-Smith agrees in 15 verses
- χάριν charin G5484 “on account of” built from χάρις G5485 (per Strong's) in 9 verses
- συγχαίρω sugchairō G4796 “I rejoice with” built from σύν G4862 + χαίρω G5463 (per Strong's) in 7 verses
- ἀχάριστος acharistos G0884 “ungrateful” built from ἀ- G0001 + χαρίζω G5483 (per Strong's) · Abbott-Smith agrees in 2 verses
- χαριτόω charitoō G5487 “I favor, bestow freely on” built from χάρις G5485 (per Strong's) · Abbott-Smith agrees in 2 verses
- εὐχάριστος eucharistos G2170 “thankful, grateful” built from εὖ G2095 + χαρίζω G5483 (per Strong's) · Abbott-Smith agrees in 1 verse
Rendered in ASV as: rejoice ×20, i rejoice ×6, glad ×6, rejoicing ×5, hail ×5, joy ×4, rejoiced ×3, greeting ×3, they rejoiced ×2, may rejoice ×2, farewell ×1, we rejoice ×1, more ×1, i rejoiced ×1, joying ×1, i am glad ×1, have rejoiced ×1, rejoiceth ×1, was glad ×1, be glad ×1 (72 links)
Each verse shows the form used there and its grammar in plain English. What do these terms mean?
Full definitions (source + licence)
Dodson Greek Lexicon [G5463]
I rejoice, am glad; also a salutation: Hail.
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68 verse(s)
- Matthew 2:10 And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.echarēsan – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · theyverse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOI-3P - Matthew 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.chairete – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (plural)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2P - Matthew 18:13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth over it more than over the ninety and nine which have not gone astray.chairei – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · he, she or itverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-3S - Matthew 26:49 And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.chaire – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (one person)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2S - Matthew 27:29 And they platted a crown of thorns and put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!chaire – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (one person)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2S - Matthew 28:9 And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him.chairete – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (plural)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2P - Mark 14:11 And they, when they heard it, were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently deliver him unto them .echarēsan – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · theyverse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOI-3P - Mark 15:18 and they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!chaire – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (one person)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2S - Luke 1:14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.charēsontai – 2nd future (expected to happen) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · theyverse | pericope | chapter
V-2FOI-3P - Luke 1:28 And he came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee.chaire – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (one person)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2S - Luke 6:23 Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy : for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same manner did their fathers unto the prophets.charēte – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · imperative (a command or request) · you (plural)verse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOM-2P - Luke 10:20 Nevertheless in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.chairete – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (plural)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2P - Luke 13:17 And as he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame: and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.echairen – imperfect (ongoing or repeated action in the past) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · he, she or itverse | pericope | chapter
V-IAI-3S - Luke 15:5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.chairōn – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · participle (verb used like an adjective) · nominative singular masculine (matches the word it goes with)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAP-NSM - Luke 15:32 But it was meet to make merry and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again ; and was lost, and is found.charēnai – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · infinitive ('to …' form)verse | pericope | chapter
V-2AON - Luke 19:6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.chairōn – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · participle (verb used like an adjective) · nominative singular masculine (matches the word it goes with)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAP-NSM - Luke 19:37 And as he was now drawing nigh, even at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen;chairontes – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · participle (verb used like an adjective) · nominative plural masculine (matches the word it goes with)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAP-NPM - Luke 22:5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.echarēsan – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · theyverse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOI-3P - Luke 23:8 Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him.echarē – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · he, she or itverse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOI-3S - John 3:29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, that standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is made full.chairei – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · he, she or itverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-3S - John 4:36 He that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal; that he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.chairē – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · subjunctive (possible / intended / 'if') · he, she or itverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAS-3S - John 8:56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; and he saw it, and was glad.echarē – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · he, she or itverse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOI-3S - John 11:15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.chairō – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · Iverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-1S - John 14:28 Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoiced, because I go unto the Father: for the Father is greater than I.echarēte – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · you (plural)verse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOI-2P - John 16:20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.charēsetai – 2nd future (expected to happen) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · he, she or itverse | pericope | chapter
V-2FOI-3S - John 16:22 And ye therefore now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh away from you.charēsetai – 2nd future (expected to happen) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · he, she or itverse | pericope | chapter
V-2FOI-3S - John 19:3 and they came unto him, and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they struck him with their hands.chaire – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (one person)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2S - John 20:20 And when he had said this, he showed unto them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord.echarēsan – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · theyverse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOI-3P - Acts 5:41 They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.chairontes – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · participle (verb used like an adjective) · nominative plural masculine (matches the word it goes with)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAP-NPM - Acts 8:39 And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip; and the eunuch saw him no more, for he went on his way rejoicing.chairōn – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · participle (verb used like an adjective) · nominative singular masculine (matches the word it goes with)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAP-NSM - Acts 11:23 who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:echarē – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · he, she or itverse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOI-3S - Acts 13:48 And as the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.echairon – imperfect (ongoing or repeated action in the past) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · theyverse | pericope | chapter
V-IAI-3P - Acts 15:23 and they wrote thus by them, The apostles and the elders, brethren, unto the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greeting:chairein – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · infinitive ('to …' form)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAN - Acts 15:31 And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.echarēsan – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · theyverse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOI-3P - Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix, greeting.chairein – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · infinitive ('to …' form)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAN - Romans 12:12 rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;chairontes – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · participle (verb used like an adjective) · nominative plural masculine (matches the word it goes with)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAP-NPM - Romans 12:15 Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.chairein – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · infinitive ('to …' form)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAN - Romans 16:19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore over you: but I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple unto that which is evil.chairō – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · Iverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-1S - 1 Corinthians 7:30 and those that weep, as though they wept not; and those that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and those that buy, as though they possessed not;chairontes – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · participle (verb used like an adjective) · nominative plural masculine (matches the word it goes with)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAP-NPM - 1 Corinthians 13:6 rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth; verse | pericope | chapter
- 1 Corinthians 16:17 And I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they supplied.Chairō – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · Iverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-1S - 2 Corinthians 2:3 And I wrote this very thing, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.chairein – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · infinitive ('to …' form)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAN - 2 Corinthians 6:10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.chairontes – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · participle (verb used like an adjective) · nominative plural masculine (matches the word it goes with)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAP-NPM - 2 Corinthians 7:7 and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort wherewith he was comforted in you, while he told us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced yet more.charēnai – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · infinitive ('to …' form)verse | pericope | chapter
V-2AON - 2 Corinthians 7:9 I now rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye were made sorry unto repentance; for ye were made sorry after a godly sort, that ye might suffer loss by us in nothing.chairō – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · Iverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-1S - 2 Corinthians 7:13 Therefore we have been comforted: and in our comfort we joyed the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit hath been refreshed by you all.echarēmen – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · weverse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOI-1P - 2 Corinthians 7:16 I rejoice that in everything I am of good courage concerning you.chairō – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · Iverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-1S - 2 Corinthians 13:9 For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.chairomen – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · weverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-1P - 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you.chairete – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (plural)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2P - Philippians 1:18 What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.chairō – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · Iverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-1S - Philippians 2:17 Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all:chairō – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · Iverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-1S - Philippians 2:18 and in the same manner do ye also joy, and rejoice with me.chairete – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (plural)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2P - Philippians 2:28 I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.charēte – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · subjunctive (possible / intended / 'if') · you (plural)verse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOS-2P - Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe.chairete – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (plural)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2P - Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.Chairete – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (plural)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2P - Philippians 4:10 But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity.Echarēn – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · Iverse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOI-1S - Colossians 1:24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church;chairō – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · Iverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-1S - Colossians 2:5 For though I am 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.chairōn – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · participle (verb used like an adjective) · nominative singular masculine (matches the word it goes with)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAP-NSM - 1 Thessalonians 3:9 For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;chairomen – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · weverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-1P - 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always;chairete – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (plural)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2P - James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greeting.chairein – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · infinitive ('to …' form)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAN - 1 Peter 4:13 but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.chairete – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · imperative (a command or request) · you (plural)verse | pericope | chapter
V-PAM-2P - 2 John 1:4 I rejoice greatly that I have found certain of thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father. verse | pericope | chapter
- 2 John 1:10 If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and give him no greeting: verse | pericope | chapter
- 2 John 1:11 for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works. verse | pericope | chapter
- 3 John 1:3 For I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth.echarēn – 2nd aorist (a completed action, seen as a whole) · passive form (translated as active) · indicative (stated as fact) · Iverse | pericope | chapter
V-2AOI-1S - Revelation 11:10 And they that dwell on the earth rejoice over them, and make merry; and they shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwell on the earth.chairousin – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · indicative (stated as fact) · theyverse | pericope | chapter
V-PAI-3P - Revelation 19:7 Let us rejoice and be exceeding glad, and let us give the glory unto him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.chairōmen – present (ongoing or repeated action) · active (the subject does it) · subjunctive (possible / intended / 'if') · weverse | pericope | chapter
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