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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 filled with joy!

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 13:20

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:20 - The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 13:44

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:44 - “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:21

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:21 - “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together![fn]’

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:23

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:23 - “The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 28:8 - The women ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel’s message.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:16 - The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:14 - You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 2:10 - but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 8:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:13 - The seeds on the rocky soil represent those who hear the message and receive it with joy. But since they don’t have deep roots, they believe for a while, then they fall away when they face temptation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:17

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:17 - When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:7 - In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:10 - In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 24:41

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:41 - Still they stood there in disbelief, filled with joy and wonder. Then he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 3:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:29 - It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the best man is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his success.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 15:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 15:11 - I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:20 - I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:21 - It will be like a woman suffering the pains of labor. When her child is born, her anguish gives way to joy because she has brought a new baby into the world.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:22 - So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 16:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:24 - You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 17:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 17:13 - “Now I am coming to you. I told them many things while I was with them in this world so they would be filled with my joy.

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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 that, instead of opening the door, she ran back inside and told everyone, “Peter is standing at the door!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:52

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:52 - And the believers[fn] 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 the delegates to Jerusalem, and they stopped along the way in Phoenicia and Samaria to visit the believers. They told them—much to everyone’s joy—that the Gentiles, too, were being converted.

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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 what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:13

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:13 - I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 15:32

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:32 - Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 1:24

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 1:24 - But that does not mean we want to dominate you by telling you how to put your faith into practice. We want to work together with you so you will be full of joy, for it is by your own faith that you stand firm.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 2:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 2:3 - That is why I wrote to you as I did, so that when I do come, I won’t be grieved by the very ones who ought to give me the greatest joy. Surely you all know that my joy comes from your being joyful.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:4 - I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:13 - We have been greatly encouraged by this.
In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was about the way all of you welcomed him and set his mind[fn] at ease.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:2

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:2 - They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 5:22

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 5:22 - But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:4 - Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:25 - Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:2 - Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:29 - Welcome him with Christian love[fn] and with great joy, and give him the honor that people like him deserve.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:1 - Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters,[fn] stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 1:11 - We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 1:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 1:6 - So you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:19 - After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what will be our proud reward and crown as we stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns? It is you!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:20 - Yes, you are our pride and joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 3:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:9 - How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God’s presence.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 1:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:4 - I long to see you again, for I remember your tears as we parted. And I will be filled with joy when we are together again.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phm 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPhm 1:7 - Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:34

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:34 - You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:2 - We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.[fn] Because of the joy[fn] awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:11 - No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.

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