χαίρω

chairō

Greek G5463 Verb 74 occurrences in 68 verses
χαίρω to rejoice

χαίρω

[in LXX for שָׂמַח (Gen.45:16, al.), גִּיל (Pro.2:14, al.), etc.; inf., as greeting (see infr.), Isa.48:22 57:21 שָׁלוֹם), 1Ma.10:18, 2Ma.1:1 and frequently in these books ;]

1. to rejoice, be glad: Mrk.14:11, Luk.15:5, 32 19:6, 37 22:5 23:8, Jhn.8:56 20:20, Act.5:41 8:39 11:23 13:48, 2Co.6:10 7:7 13:9, Php.2:17, 28, Col.2:5, 1Th.5:16, 1Pe.4:13, 3Jn.3; χ. καὶ ἀγαλλιᾶσθαι, Mat.5:12; κ. σκιρτᾶν, Luk.6:23; opposite to κλαίειν, Rom.12:15, 1Co.7:30; to κλαίειν κ. θρηνεῖν Jhn.16:20; to λύπην ἔχειν, Jhn.16:22; with cogn. accusative, χ. χαρὰν μεγάλην, Mat.2:10; χαρᾷ χ. (B1., § 38, 3; Dalman, Words, 34 f.), Jhn.3:29; ἡ χαρὰ ᾗ χαίρομεν, 1Th.3:9; with prep. (Bl., 38, 2), ἐπί, with dative (simple dative in cl.), Mat.18:13, Luk.1:14 13:17, Act.15:31, Rom.16:19, 1Co.13:6 16:17, 2Co.7:13, Rev.11:10; διά, Jhn.3:29 11:15, 1Th.3:9; ἐν, Php.1:18; ἀπό, 2Co.2:3; with accusative (Dem.), Php.2:18; before ὅτι, Jhn.14:28, 2Co.7:9 7:16, 2Jn.4; ἐν τούτῳ ὅτι, Luk.10:20; with dative, Rom.12:1; ἐν κυρίῳ, Php.4:10

2. In salutations, imperat., χαῖρε, χαίρετε,

(a) at meeting, hail: Mat.26:49 27:29, Mrk.15:18, Luk.1:28, Jhn.19:3; pl., Mat.28:9; so χχαίρειν λέγω, to give greeting, II Jn 11; in letters, χαίρειν (sc. λέγει; 81, 1), greeting: Act.15:23 23:26 Jas.1:1;

(b) at parting, farewell: 2Co.13:11;

(c) on other occasions, be of good cheer: ἐν κυρίῳ, Php.3:1 4:4 (cf. συν-χαίρω).†

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Concordance 68 verses

  1. Philippians 2:17 χαίρω

    But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

  2. Philippians 2:18 χαίρετε

    So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

  3. Philippians 2:28 χαρῆτε

    Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

  4. Philippians 3:1 χαίρετε

    Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

  5. Philippians 4:4 Χαίρετεχαίρετε

    Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

  6. Philippians 4:10 Ἐχάρην

    Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

  7. Colossians 1:24 χαίρω

    Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

  8. Colossians 2:5 χαίρων

    For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.

  9. 1 Thessalonians 3:9 χαίρομεν

    How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?

  10. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 χαίρετε

    Rejoice at all times.

  11. James 1:1 Χαίρειν

    James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.

  12. 1 Peter 4:13 χαίρετεχαρῆτε

    But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

  13. 2 John 1:4 Ἐχάρην

    I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

  14. 2 John 1:10 χαίρειν

    If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.

  15. 2 John 1:11 χαίρειν

    Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.

  16. 3 John 1:3 ἐχάρην

    For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

  17. Revelation 11:10 χαίρουσιν

    And those who dwell on the earth will gloat over them, and will celebrate and send one another gifts, because these two prophets had tormented them.

  18. Revelation 19:7 χαίρωμεν

    Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.

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