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Lexicon :: Strong's G5479 - chara

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χαρά
Transliteration
chara (Key)
Pronunciation
khar-ah'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:359,1298

Strong’s Definitions

χαρά chará, khar-ah'; from G5463; cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight:—gladness, × greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 59x

The KJV translates Strong's G5479 in the following manner: joy (51x), gladness (3x), joyful (1x), joyous (1x), joyfulness (1x), joyfully (with G3326) (1x), greatly (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 59x
The KJV translates Strong's G5479 in the following manner: joy (51x), gladness (3x), joyful (1x), joyous (1x), joyfulness (1x), joyfully (with G3326) (1x), greatly (1x).

  1. joy, gladness

    1. the joy received from you

    2. the cause or occasion of joy

      1. of persons who are one's joy

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
χαρά chará, khar-ah'; from G5463; cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight:—gladness, × greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).
STRONGS G5479:
χαρά, χαρᾶς, ἡ (χαίρω), from Aeschylus and Sophocles down, the Sept. for שִׂמְחָה and שָׂשׂון, joy, gladness;
a. Luke 1:14; Luke 15:7, 10; John 15:11; John 16:22, 24; John 17:13; Acts 8:8; 2 Corinthians 7:13; 2 Corinthians 8:2; Galatians 5:22; Colossians 1:11; Philippians 2:2; 1 John 1:4; 2 John 1:12; opposed to κατήφεια, James 4:9; opposed to λύπη, John 16:20; 2 Corinthians 2:3; Hebrews 12:11; ὑμῶν, i. e. the joy received from you, 2 Corinthians 1:24 (opposed to the 'sorrow' which Paul on returning to Corinth would both experience and give, 2 Corinthians 2:1-3); χαρά τῆς πίστεως, springing from faith, Philippians 1:25; χαίρειν χαράν μέγαν Matthew 2:10 (Winers Grammar, § 32, 2; Buttmann, 131, 5); ἀγαλλίασθαι χαρά, 1 Peter 1:8; χαράν (Rec.st χάριν) πολλήν ἐήξειν ἐπί with a dative of the thing, Philemon 1:7; πληροῦν τινα χαρᾶς, Romans 15:13; πληροῦσθαι χαρᾶς, Acts 13:52; 2 Timothy 1:4; ποιεῖν τίνι χαράν μεγάλην, Acts 15:3; ἀπό τῆς χαρᾶς, for joy, Matthew 13:44; Luke 24:41; Acts 12:14; ἐν χαρά (ἔρχεσθαι), Romans 15:32; μετά χαρᾶς, with joy, Matthew 13:20; Matthew 28:8; Mark 4:16; Luke 8:13; Luke 10:17; Luke 24:52; Acts 20:24 Rec.; Philippians 1:4; Philippians 2:29; Hebrews 10:34; Hebrews 13:17 (Polybius 11, 33, 7; 22, 17, 12; Xenophon, Hiero 1, 25); with πνεύματος ἁγίου added, joy wrought by the Holy Spirit, 1 Thessalonians 1:6; χαρά ἐν πνεύματι ἁγίῳ, joyousness caused by (cf. ἐν, I. 6 (p. 211{b} bottom) and Buttmann, § 133, 23) the Holy Spirit, Romans 14:17; χαρά ἐπί τίνι, 2 Corinthians 7:4; χαίρειν χαρά διά τί, John 3:29 (cf. χαίρω, a.); also διά τινα (a relative pronoun intervening), 1 Thessalonians 3:9; ἡ χαρά ὅτι, John 16:21; χαρά ἵνα (see ἵνα, II. 2 d.), 3 John 1:4.
b. by metonymy, the cause or occasion of joy: Luke 2:10; James 1:2; (so 2 Corinthians 1:15 WH text Tr marginal reading (others, χάρις, which see 3 b.)); of persons who are one's 'joy': 1 Thessalonians 2:19; Philippians 4:1; of a joyful condition or state: ἀντί... χαρᾶς, to attain to blessedness at the right hand of God in heaven, Hebrews 12:2; the same idea is expressed in the parable by the words, ἡ χαρά τοῦ κυρίου, the blessedness which the Lord enjoys, Matthew 25:21, 23.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Song of Songs
2
Matthew
2:10; 13:20; 13:44; 25:21; 25:23; 28:8
Mark
4:16
Luke
1:14; 2:10; 8:13; 10:17; 15:7; 15:10; 24:41; 24:52
John
3:29; 15:11; 16:20; 16:21; 16:22; 16:24; 17:13
Acts
8:8; 12:14; 13:52; 15:3; 20:24
Romans
14:17; 15:13; 15:32
2 Corinthians
1:24; 2:1; 2:2; 2:3; 2:3; 7:4; 7:13; 8:2
Galatians
5:22
Philippians
1:4; 1:25; 2:2; 2:29; 4:1
Colossians
1:11
1 Thessalonians
1:6; 2:19; 3:9
2 Timothy
1:4
Philemon
1:7
Hebrews
10:34; 12:2; 12:11; 13:17
James
1:2; 4:9
1 Peter
1:8
1 John
1:4
2 John
1:12
3 John
1:4

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5479 matches the Greek χαρά (chara),
which occurs 59 times in 57 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Mat 2:10–Heb 12:11)

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:10 - When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 13:20

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:20 - The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 13:44

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:44 - “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:21

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:21 - “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:23 - “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:8 - So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:16 - Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:14 - He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:10 - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 8:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:13 - Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:17

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:17 - The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:7 - I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:10 - In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:41 - And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:52 - Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 3:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:29 - The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 15:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 15:11 - I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:20 - Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:21 - A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:22 - So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:24 - Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 17:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 17:13 - “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:8

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:8 - So there was great joy in that city.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:14

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:14 - When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed she ran back without opening it and exclaimed, “Peter is at the door!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:52

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:52 - And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 15:3

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 15:3 - The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told how the Gentiles had been converted. This news made all the believers very glad.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 14:17

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:17 - For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:13

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:32

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:32 - so that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 1:24

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 1:24 - Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 2:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 2:3 - I wrote as I did, so that when I came I would not be distressed by those who should have made me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:4 - I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:13 - By all this we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:2

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:2 - In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 5:22

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:4 - In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:25 - Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:2 - then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:29 - So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:1 - Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 1:11 - being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 1:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 1:6 - You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:19 - For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:20 - Indeed, you are our glory and joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 3:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:9 - How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 1:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:4 - Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phm 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPhm 1:7 - Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:34

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:34 - You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:2 - fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:11 - No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

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