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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

Page 2 of 2. 68 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Philippians 2:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

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  2. Philippians 2:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

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  3. Philippians 2:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

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  4. Philippians 3:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

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  5. Philippians 4:4 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

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  6. Philippians 4:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

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  7. Colossians 1:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

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  8. Colossians 2:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.

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  9. 1 Thessalonians 3:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?

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  10. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Rejoice at all times.

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  11. James 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.

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  12. 1 Peter 4:13 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

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  13. 2 John 1:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

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  14. 2 John 1:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.

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  15. 2 John 1:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.

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  16. 3 John 1:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

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  17. Revelation 11:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And those who dwell on the earth will gloat over them and celebrate and send one another gifts, because these two prophets had tormented them.

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  18. Revelation 19:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.

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