שָׂמַח (sa.mach) means “to rejoice” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: saw-makh' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
שָׂמַח · sa.mach · to rejoice
1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
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a primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
KJV glosses: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| rejoice | 21 |
| be glad | 10 |
| rejoiced | 10 |
| and rejoice | 9 |
| and be glad | 8 |
| gloat | 6 |
| will rejoice | 6 |
| and you shall rejoice | 3 |
| brings joy | 3 |
| they rejoiced | 3 |
| and bring joy | 2 |
| and rejoiced | 2 |
| and rejoices | 2 |
| bring joy | 2 |
| i have rejoiced | 2 |
| is glad | 2 |
| joy | 2 |
| rejoices | 2 |
| to rejoice | 2 |
| will be glad | 2 |
| and are glad | 1 |
| and be joyful | 1 |
| and be merry | 1 |
| and delight | 1 |
| and gladness | 1 |
| and joy | 1 |
| and make them joyful | 1 |
| and making merry | 1 |
| and may you rejoice | 1 |
| and rejoicing | 1 |
| and to rejoice | 1 |
| and you are to rejoice | 1 |
| be celebrated | 1 |
| bringing him great joy | 1 |
| bringing joy | 1 |
| cheers | 1 |
| cheers it up | 1 |
| delight | 1 |
| exult | 1 |
| had made them joyful | 1 |
| had made them rejoice | 1 |
| have made me glad | 1 |
| he gladly | 1 |
| he rejoiced | 1 |
| he rejoices gladly | 1 |
| he will be glad | 1 |
| i rejoice | 1 |
| i was glad | 1 |
| i will be glad | 1 |
| in glee | 1 |
| it and rejoiced | 1 |
| let him rejoice | 1 |
| make us glad | 1 |
| make you glad | 1 |
| may rejoice | 1 |
| merry | 1 |
| pleased | 1 |
| pleasure | 1 |
| rejoicing | 1 |
| shines brightly | 1 |
| so you shall rejoice | 1 |
| that cheers | 1 |
| that gladdens | 1 |
| the people rejoice | 1 |
| then may you rejoice | 1 |
| they delight | 1 |
| they were overjoyed | 1 |
| to enjoy | 1 |
| was glad | 1 |
| we rejoiced | 1 |
| welcomed | 1 |
| will delight in him | 1 |
| you rejoice | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| rejoice | 23 |
| and rejoice | 9 |
| rejoiced | 9 |
| and be glad | 8 |
| be glad | 7 |
| shall rejoice | 7 |
| and thou shalt rejoice | 5 |
| glad | 4 |
| rejoiceth | 4 |
| shall be glad | 4 |
| to rejoice | 4 |
| and rejoiced | 3 |
| and ye shall rejoice | 3 |
| i will be glad | 2 |
| if i rejoiced | 2 |
| maketh a glad | 2 |
| of them rejoice | 2 |
| was glad | 2 |
| also rejoiced | 1 |
| and are glad | 1 |
| and didst rejoice | 1 |
| and let him also rejoice | 1 |
| and let them not rejoice | 1 |
| and make them joyful | 1 |
| and shall cheer up | 1 |
| and they were glad | 1 |
| and to be merry | 1 |
| and to rejoice | 1 |
| and was glad | 1 |
| because i rejoice | 1 |
| because ye were glad | 1 |
| for they shall rejoice | 1 |
| had made them joyful | 1 |
| had made them rejoice | 1 |
| had made them to rejoice | 1 |
| hast made me glad | 1 |
| hath no joy | 1 |
| him he rejoiced | 1 |
| i was glad | 1 |
| in thee rejoice | 1 |
| is glad | 1 |
| make us glad | 1 |
| maketh glad | 1 |
| maketh it glad | 1 |
| maketh merry | 1 |
| may rejoice | 1 |
| neither shouldest thou have rejoiced | 1 |
| rejoicing | 1 |
| shall have joy | 1 |
| shall have no joy | 1 |
| shall joy | 1 |
| shall not rejoice | 1 |
| should rejoice | 1 |
| that he rejoiced | 1 |
| that i may rejoice | 1 |
| thee he will be glad | 1 |
| thee will be glad | 1 |
| them and make them rejoice | 1 |
| then are they glad | 1 |
| there and rejoice | 1 |
| there did we rejoice | 1 |
| therefore they rejoice | 1 |
| they have made thee glad | 1 |
| they joy | 1 |
| they rejoiced | 1 |
| they should rejoice | 1 |
| unto thee making him very | 1 |
| whereof shall make glad | 1 |
| which cheereth | 1 |
| with him then they were glad | 1 |
Page 2 of 3. 147 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 34.3
But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing.
Read word by wordLet not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice.
Read word by wordVindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me.
Read word by wordMay those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.”
Read word by wordFor I said, “Let them not gloat over me—those who taunt me when my foot slips.”
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 38.17
May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!”
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 40.17
All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 45.9
There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 46.5
Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 48.12
Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 53.7
The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 58.11
But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 63.12
Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 64.11
He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him.
Read word by wordLet the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 67.5
But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 68.4
The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 69.33
May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 70.5
Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 85.7
Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
Read word by wordYou have exalted the right hand of his foes; You have made all his enemies rejoice.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 89.43
Satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Read word by wordMake us glad for as many days as You have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen evil.
Read word by wordFor You, O LORD, have made me glad by Your deeds; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 92.5
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it.
Read word by wordThe LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
Read word by wordZion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
Read word by wordRejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
Read word by wordwine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.
Read word by wordMay the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works.
Read word by wordMay my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
Read word by wordGlory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
Read word by wordEgypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.
Read word by wordthat I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones, and rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, and give glory with Your inheritance.
Read word by wordThey rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.
Read word by wordThe upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.
Read word by wordThough they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice.
Read word by wordThis is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Read word by wordMay those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.
Read word by wordA song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
Read word by wordLet Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.
Read word by wordMay your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth:
Read word by wordThe proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
Read word by wordAnxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
Read word by wordThe light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
Read word by wordA wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Read word by wordThe light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
Read word by wordA man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.
Read word by wordMy son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
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