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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: ἡ χαρά ἡ 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 ὁ, 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)

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:10 - When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:12 - “Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 18:13

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:13 - “And if he should find it, assuredly, I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:49

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:49 - Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 27:29

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:29 - When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 28:9

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:9 - And as they went to tell His disciples,[fn] behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:11 - And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. So he sought how he might conveniently betray Him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 15:18 - and began to salute Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:14 - “And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:28

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:28 - And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:23

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:23 - Rejoice in that day and leap for joy!
For indeed your reward is great in heaven,
For in like manner their fathers did to the prophets.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:20 - “Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather[fn] rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 13:17

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 13:17 - And when He said these things, all His adversaries were put to shame; and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:5

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:5 - “And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:32 - ‘It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.’ ”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:6

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:6 - So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:37

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:37 - Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:5

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:5 - And they were glad, and agreed to give him money.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 23:8

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:8 - Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad; for he had desired for a long time to see Him, because he had heard many things about Him, and he hoped to see some miracle done by Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 3:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:29 - “He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 4:36

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:36 - “And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 8:56

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:56 - “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 11:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 11:15 - “And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, that you may believe. Nevertheless let us go to him.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 14:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:28 - “You have heard Me say to you, ‘I am going away and coming back to you.’ If you loved Me, you would rejoice because I said,[fn] ‘I am going to the Father,’ for My Father is greater than I.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:20 - “Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; and you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:22 - “Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 19:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:3 - Then they said,[fn] “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck Him with their hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 20:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:20 - When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 5:41

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:41 - So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His[fn] name.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:39

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:39 - Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 11:23

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:23 - When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:48

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:48 - Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:23

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:23 - They wrote this letter by them:
The apostles, the elders, and the brethren,
To the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia:
Greetings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:31

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:31 - When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 23:26

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 23:26 - Claudius Lysias,
To the most excellent governor Felix:
Greetings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:12 - rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:15

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:15 - Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 16:19

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 16:19 - For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:30

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 did not possess,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 13:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 13:6 - does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 16:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:17 - I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 2:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 2:3 - And I wrote this very thing to you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow over those from whom I ought to have joy, having confidence in you all that my joy is the joy of you all.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 6:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 6:10 - as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:7 - and not only by his coming, but also by the consolation with which he was comforted in you, when he told us of your earnest desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:9 - Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:13 - Therefore we have been comforted in your comfort. And we rejoiced exceedingly more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:16 - Therefore I rejoice that I have confidence in you in everything.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 13:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:9 - For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. And this also we pray, that you may be made complete.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 13:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:11 - Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:18 - What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.

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