Strong's Concordance/Greek/G21

Strong's G21 · Greek

ἀγαλλιάω

agalliáō

Number
G21
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀγαλλιάω
Transliteration
agalliáō
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

properly, to jump for joy, i.e. exult

KJV: be (exceeding) glad, with exceeding joy, rejoice (greatly)

Root / derivation: from agan (much) and G242 (ἅλλομαι);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀγαλλιάω across 11 verses.

rejoice4×
rejoiced3×
glad2×
in1×
joy1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Luke2 verses
John2 verses
Acts2 verses
1 Peter3 verses
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G21 (agalliáō) mean?

properly, to jump for joy, i.e. exult

How many times does G21 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G21 (ἀγαλλιάω) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “rejoice.”

How is agalliáō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G21 is rendered as “rejoice” (4×), “rejoiced” (3×), “glad” (2×), “in” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἀγαλλιάω come from?

from agan (much) and G242 (ἅλλομαι);