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Lexicon :: Strong's G1070 - gelaō

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γελάω
Transliteration
gelaō (Key)
Pronunciation
ghel-ah'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Of uncertain affinity
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:658,113

Strong’s Definitions

γελάω geláō, ghel-ah'-o; of uncertain affinity; to laugh (as a sign of joy or satisfaction):—laugh.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G1070 in the following manner: laugh (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G1070 in the following manner: laugh (2x).
  1. to laugh

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
γελάω geláō, ghel-ah'-o; of uncertain affinity; to laugh (as a sign of joy or satisfaction):—laugh.
STRONGS G1070:
γελάω, -ῶ; future γελάσω (in Greek writings more common γελάσομαι [Buttmann, 53 (46); Winers Grammar, 84 (80)]); [from Homer down]; to laugh: Luke 6:21 (opposed to κλαίω), Luke 6:25. [Compare: καταγελάω.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Luke
6:21; 6:25

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1070 matches the Greek γελάω (gelaō),
which occurs 2 times in 2 verses in the TR Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:21 - God blesses you who are hungry now,
for you will be satisfied.
God blesses you who weep now,
for in due time you will laugh.
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:25 - What sorrow awaits you who are fat and prosperous now,
for a time of awful hunger awaits you.
What sorrow awaits you who laugh now,
for your laughing will turn to mourning and sorrow.
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