Strong's G20 · Greek
ἀγαλλίασις
agallíasis
Number
G20
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀγαλλίασις
Transliteration
agallíasis
KJV occurrences
5 verses
Definition
exultation; specially, welcome
KJV: gladness, (exceeding) joy
Root / derivation: from G21 (ἀγαλλιάω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀγαλλίασις across 5 verses.
gladness3×
joy2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G20 (agallíasis) mean?
exultation; specially, welcome
How many times does G20 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G20 (ἀγαλλίασις) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “gladness.”
How is agallíasis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G20 is rendered as “gladness” (3×), “joy” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ἀγαλλίασις come from?
from G21 (ἀγαλλιάω);