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Lexicon :: Strong's G5463 - chairō

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χαίρω
Transliteration
chairō (Key)
Pronunciation
khah'-ee-ro
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primary verb
mGNT
74x in 25 unique form(s)
TR
74x in 26 unique form(s)
LXX
39x in 16 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:359,1298

Strong’s Definitions

χαίρω chaírō, khah'-ee-ro; a primary verb; to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well:—farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hail, joy(- fully), rejoice.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 74x

The KJV translates Strong's G5463 in the following manner: rejoice (42x), be glad (14x), joy (5x), hail (5x), greeting (3x), God speed (2x), all hail (1x), joyfully (1x), farewell (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 74x
The KJV translates Strong's G5463 in the following manner: rejoice (42x), be glad (14x), joy (5x), hail (5x), greeting (3x), God speed (2x), all hail (1x), joyfully (1x), farewell (1x).
  1. to rejoice, be glad

  2. to rejoice exceedingly

  3. to be well, thrive

  4. in salutations, hail!

  5. at the beginning of letters: to give one greeting, salute

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
χαίρω chaírō, khah'-ee-ro; a primary verb; to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well:—farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hail, joy(- fully), rejoice.
STRONGS G5463:
χαίρω; imperfect ἔχαιρον; future χαρήσομαι (Luke 1:14; John 16:20, 22; Philippians 1:18, for the earlier form καιρήσω, cf. (Winers Grammar, 90 (86); Buttmann, 68 (60)); Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. ii. 322f; Matthiae, § 255, under the word; Kühner, § 343 under the word; Krüger, § 40, under the word; (Veitch, under the word)), once χάρω (Revelation 11:10 Rec., a form occurring nowhere else); 2 aorist (passive as active) ἐχάρην (cf. συγχαίρω, at the beginning); from Homer down; the Sept. for שָׂמַח, גִּיל, שׂוּשׂ; to rejoice, be glad;
a. in the properly, and strict sense: (Mark 14:11); Luke 15:5,(32); Luke 19:6,37; 22:5; 23:8; John 4:36; John 8:56; John 20:20; Acts 5:41; Acts 8:39; Acts 11:23; Acts 13:48; 2 Cor. (2 Corinthians 4:10); 2 Corinthians 7:7; 13:9,11 (some refer this to b. in the sense of farewell); Philippians 2:17, 28; Colossians 2:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:16; 1 Peter 4:13; 3 John 1:3; opposed to κλαίειν, Romans 12:15; 1 Corinthians 7:30; opposed to κλαίειν καί θρηνεῖν, John 16:20; opposed to λύπην ἔχειν, ibid. John 16:22; joined with ἀγαλλίασθαι, Matthew 5:12; Revelation 19:7; with σκιρταν, Luke 6:23; χαίρειν ἐν κυρίῳ (see ἐν, L 6 b, p. 211b middle (cf. Buttmann, 185 (161))), Philippians 3:1; Philippians 4:4, 10; χαίρειν χαράν μεγάλην (cf. χαρά, a.), to rejoice exceedingly, Matthew 2:10; also χαρά χαίρειν (Winers Grammar, § 54, 3; Buttmann, § 133, 22), John 3:29: χαρά χαίρομεν, 1 Thessalonians 3:9; χαίρειν ἐπί with a dative of the object, Matthew 18:13; Luke 1:14; Luke 13:17; Acts 15:31 Romans 16:19 L T Tr WH; 1 Corinthians 13:6; 1 Corinthians 16:17; 2 Corinthians 7:13; Revelation 11:10 (Xenophon, mem. 2, 6, 35; Cyril 8, 4, 12; Plato, legg. 5, p. 739 d.; cf. Kühner, § 425 Anm. 6; (Winers Grammar, § 33 a.; Buttmann, § 133, 23); in the Greek writings generally with a simple dative of the object as Proverbs 17:19); διά τί, John 3:29; διά τινα, John 11:15; 1 Thessalonians 3:9; ἐν τούτῳ, Philippians 1:18; (ἐν ταῖς παθήμασι μου, Colossians 1:24); with an accusative of the object, τό αὐτό, Philippians 2:18 (ταῦτα, Demosthenes, p. 323, 6; cf. Matthiae, § 414, p. 923; Krüger, § 46, 5, 9); τό ἐφ' ὑμῖν (see , II. 8, p. 436a), Romans 16:19 R G; ἀπό τίνος, equivalent to χαράν ἔχειν, to derive joy from one, 2 Corinthians 2:3; ἐχάρητε followed by ὅτι, John 14:28; 2 Corinthians 7:9, 16; 2 John 1:4; ἐν τούτῳ, Luke 10:20; with a dative of the cause: τῇ ἐλπίδι χαίροντες, let the hope of future blessedness give you joy, Romans 12:12 (yet cf. Winer's Grammar, § 31, 1 k., 7d.).
b. in a broader sense, to be well, to thrive; in salutations, the imperative χαῖρε, "Hail!" Latinsalve (so from Homer down): Matthew 26:49; Matthew 27:29; Mark 15:18; Luke 1:28; John 19:3; plural χαίρετε (A. V. all hail), Matthew 28:9; at the beginning of letters the infinitive χαίρειν (namely, λέγει or κελευει): Acts 15:23; Acts 23:26; James 1:1 (often in the books of Maccabees; cf. Grimm on 1 Macc. 10:18; Otto in the Jahrbb. f. deutsch. Theol. for 1867, p. 678ff; cf. Hilgenfeld, Galaterbrief, p. 99ff; Xenophon, Cyril 4, 5, 27; Aelian v. h. 1, 25); fully, χαίρειν λέγω, to give one greeting, salute, 2 John 1:10 (11). (Compare: συνχαίρω.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Proverbs
17:19
Matthew
2:10; 5:12; 18:13; 26:49; 27:29; 28:9
Mark
14:11; 15:18
Luke
1:14; 1:14; 1:28; 6:23; 10:20; 13:17; 15:5; 19:6; 19:37; 22:5; 23:8
John
3:29; 3:29; 4:36; 8:56; 11:15; 14:28; 16:20; 16:20; 16:22; 16:22; 19:3; 20:20
Acts
5:41; 8:39; 11:23; 13:48; 15:23; 15:31; 23:26
Romans
12:12; 12:15; 16:19; 16:19
1 Corinthians
7:30; 13:6; 16:17
2 Corinthians
2:3; 4:10; 7:7; 7:9; 7:13; 7:16; 13:9; 13:11
Philippians
1:18; 1:18; 2:17; 2:18; 2:28; 3:1; 4:4; 4:10
Colossians
1:24; 2:5
1 Thessalonians
3:9; 3:9; 5:16
James
1:1
1 Peter
4:13
2 John
1:4; 1:10
3 John
1:3
Revelation
11:10; 11:10; 19:7

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5463 matches the Greek χαίρω (chairō),
which occurs 74 times in 68 verses in the TR Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Mat 2:10–Phl 1:18)

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:10 -

When they saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:12 -

“Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:13 -

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

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:49 -

So immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi! ” and kissed him.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:29 -

They twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and placed a staff in his right hand. And they knelt down before him and mocked him: “Hail, king of the Jews! ”

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:9 -

Just then[fn] Jesus met them and said, “Greetings! ” They came up, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:11 -

And when they heard this, they were glad and promised to give him money. So he started looking for a good opportunity to betray him.

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 15:18 -

And they began to salute him, “Hail, king of the Jews! ”

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:14 -

“There will be joy and delight for you, and many will rejoice at his birth.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:28 -

And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.”[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:23 -

“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy. Take note ​— ​your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:20 -

“However, don’t rejoice that[fn] the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:17 -

When he had said these things, all his adversaries were humiliated, but the whole crowd was rejoicing over all the glorious things he was doing.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:5 -

“When he has found it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:32 -

“But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ ”

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:6 -

So he quickly came down and welcomed him joyfully.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:37 -

Now he came near the path down the Mount of Olives, and the whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:5 -

They were glad and agreed to give him silver.[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:8 -

Herod was very glad to see Jesus; for a long time he had wanted to see him because he had heard about him and was hoping to see some miracle[fn] performed by him.

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:29 -

“He who has the bride is the groom. But the groom’s friend, who stands by and listens for him, rejoices greatly[fn] at the groom’s voice. So this joy of mine is complete.

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:36 -

“The reaper is already receiving pay and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that the sower and reaper can rejoice together.

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:56 -

“Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; he saw it and was glad.”

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 11:15 -

“I’m glad for you that I wasn’t there so that you may believe. But let’s go to him.”

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:28 -

“You have heard me tell you, ‘I am going away and I am coming to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I.

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:20 -

“Truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice. You will become sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn to joy.

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:22 -

“So you also have sorrow[fn] now. But I will see you again. Your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy from you.

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:3 -

And they kept coming up to him and saying, “Hail, king of the Jews! ” and were slapping his face.

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:20 -

Having said this, he showed them his hands and his side. So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:41 -

Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be treated shamefully on behalf of the Name.[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:39 -

When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him any longer but went on his way rejoicing.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:23 -

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:48 -

When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and honored the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed to eternal life believed.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:23 -

They wrote:

“From the apostles and the elders, your brothers,

To the brothers and sisters among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia:

Greetings.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:31 -

When they read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:26 -

Claudius Lysias,

To the most excellent governor Felix:

Greetings.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:12 -

Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:15 -

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

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 16:19 -

The report of your obedience has reached everyone. Therefore I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise about what is good, and yet innocent about what is evil.

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:30 -

those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they didn’t own anything,

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 13:6 -

Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth.

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:17 -

I am delighted to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence.

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 2:3 -

I wrote this very thing so that when I came I wouldn’t have pain from those who ought to give me joy, because I am confident about all of you that my joy will also be yours.

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 6:10 -

as grieving, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:7 -

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

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:9 -

I now rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to repentance. For you were grieved as God willed, so that you didn’t experience any loss from us.

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:13 -

For this reason we have been comforted.

In addition to our own comfort, we rejoiced even more over the joy Titus had, because his spirit was refreshed by all of you.

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:16 -

I rejoice that I have complete confidence in you.

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:9 -

We rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray that you become fully mature.[fn]

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:11 -

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice.[fn] Become mature, be encouraged,[fn] be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:18 -

What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice


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