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chairō G5463

χαίρω (chairō) means “to rejoice” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

χαίρω Greek · G5463 74 tagged occurrences in 68 verses

Pronunciation guide: khah'-ee-ro Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G5463

χαίρω · chairō · to rejoice

χαίρω [in LXX for שָׂמַח (Gen.45:16, al.), גִּיל (Pro.2:14, al.), etc.; inf., as greeting (see infr.), Isa.48:22 57:21 שָׁלוֹם), 1Ma.10:18, 2Ma.1:1 and frequently in these books ;] 1. to rejoice, be glad: Mrk.14:11, Luk.15:5, 32 19:6, 37 22:5 23:8, Jhn.8:56 20:20, Act.5:41 8:39 11:23 13:48, 2Co.6:10 7:7 13:9, Php.2:17, 28, Col.2:5, 1Th.5:16, 1Pe.4:13, 3Jn.3; χ. καὶ ἀγαλλιᾶσθαι, Mat.5:12; κ. σκιρτᾶν, Luk.6:23; opposite to κλαίειν, Rom.12:15, 1Co.7:30; to κλαίειν κ. θρηνεῖν Jhn.16:20; to λύπην ἔχειν, Jhn.16:22; with cogn. accusative, χ. χαρὰν μεγάλην, Mat.2:10; χαρᾷ χ. (B1., § 38, 3; Dalman, Words, 34 f.), Jhn.3:29; ἡ χαρὰ ᾗ χαίρομεν, 1Th.3:9; with prep. (Bl., 38, 2), ἐπί, with dative (simple dative in cl.), Mat.18:13, Luk.1:14 13:17, Act.15:31, Rom.16:19, 1Co.13:6 16:17, 2Co.7:13, Rev.11:10; διά, Jhn.3:29 11:15, 1Th.3:9; ἐν, Php.1:18; ἀπό, 2Co.2:3; with accusative (Dem.), Php.2:18; before ὅτι, Jhn.14:28, 2Co.7:9 7:16, 2Jn.4; ἐν τούτῳ ὅτι, Luk.10:20; with dative, Rom.12:1; ἐν κυρίῳ, Php.4:10 2. In salutations, imperat., χαῖρε, χαίρετε, (a) at meeting, hail: Mat.26:49 27:29, Mrk.15:18, Luk.1:28, Jhn.19:3; pl., Mat.28:9; so χχαίρειν λέγω, to give greeting, II Jn 11; in letters, χαίρειν (sc. λέγει; 81, 1), greeting: Act.15:23 23:26 Jas.1:1; (b) at parting, farewell: 2Co.13:11; (with) on other occasions, be of good cheer: ἐν κυρίῳ, Php.3:1 4:4 (cf. συν-χαίρω).† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

I rejoice, am glad; also a salutation: Hail.

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How translators render G5463

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
rejoice 12
greetings 6
i rejoice 6
hail 3
rejoiced 3
rejoicing 3
they rejoiced 3
i am glad 2
i was overjoyed 2
joyfully 2
they were delighted 2
will rejoice 2
and i delight 1
and is overjoyed 1
are joyful 1
be glad 1
be joyful 1
he rejoiced 1
he rejoices 1
i am glad that 1
i will continue to rejoice 1
let us rejoice 1
love takes no pleasure 1
may rejoice 1
our great joy 1
pleased 1
rejoices 1
should be glad 1
they were not 1
those who rejoice 1
was glad 1
we rejoice 1
we were even more delighted 1
will gloat 1
you may be overjoyed 1
you may rejoice 1
you would rejoice 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
rejoice 10
hail 5
rejoicing 5
shall rejoice 4
greeting 3
i rejoiced 3
they rejoiced 3
they were glad 3
glad 2
god speed 2
i am glad 2
i rejoice 2
rejoiced 2
rejoiceth 2
to rejoice 2
was glad 2
all hail 1
are glad 1
be glad 1
do 1
do rejoice 1
farewell 1
he was 1
i 1
i joy 1
joy 1
joyed we 1
joyfully 1
joying 1
let us be glad 1
may rejoice 1
rejoice ye 1
that rejoice 1
them that do rejoice 1
we joy 1
were 1
will rejoice 1
ye may be glad 1
ye may rejoice 1
ye would rejoice 1

Verses containing G5463

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  1. Matthew 2:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.

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  2. Matthew 5:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

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  3. Matthew 18:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.

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  4. Matthew 26:49 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

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  5. Matthew 27:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”

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  6. Matthew 28:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.

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  7. Mark 14:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

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  8. Mark 15:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”

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  9. Luke 1:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,

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  10. Luke 1:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

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  11. Luke 6:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.

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  12. Luke 10:20 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

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  13. Luke 13:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.

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  14. Luke 15:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,

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  15. Luke 15:32 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

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  16. Luke 19:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.

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  17. Luke 19:37 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:

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  18. Luke 22:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    They were delighted and agreed to give him money.

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  19. Luke 23:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.

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  20. John 3:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.

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  21. John 4:36 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together.

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  22. John 8:56 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”

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  23. John 11:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”

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  24. John 14:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You heard Me say, ‘I am going away, and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved Me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I.

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  25. John 16:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

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  26. John 16:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

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  27. John 19:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.

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  28. John 20:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

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  29. Acts 5:41 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.

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  30. Acts 8:39 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but went on his way rejoicing.

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  31. Acts 11:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

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  32. Acts 13:48 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

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  33. Acts 15:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.

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  34. Acts 15:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.

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  35. Acts 23:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.

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  36. Romans 12:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

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  37. Romans 12:15 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

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  38. Romans 16:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

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  39. 1 Corinthians 7:30 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;

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  40. 1 Corinthians 13:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.

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  41. 1 Corinthians 16:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.

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  42. 2 Corinthians 2:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.

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  43. 2 Corinthians 6:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

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  44. 2 Corinthians 7:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.

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  45. 2 Corinthians 7:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    yet now I rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you felt the sorrow that God had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us.

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  46. 2 Corinthians 7:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.

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  47. 2 Corinthians 7:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.

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  48. 2 Corinthians 13:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

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  49. 2 Corinthians 13:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

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  50. Philippians 1:18 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

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