Strong's G5463 · Greek
χαίρω
chairo · /khah'-ee-ro/
Definition
a primary verb; to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well:--farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice.
KJV: farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered χαίρω across 68 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
68 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew6 verses
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Matthew 5:12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Matthew 18:13And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.
Matthew 26:49And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
Matthew 27:29And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
Matthew 28:9And as they went to tell his disciples behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
Mark2 verses
Luke11 verses
And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
Luke 1:28And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. highly: or, graciously accepted, or, of much grace
Luke 6:23Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
Luke 10:20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
Luke 13:17And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
Luke 15:5And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Luke 15:32It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
Luke 19:6And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
Luke 19:37And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
Luke 22:5And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
Luke 23:8And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.
John9 verses
He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
John 4:36And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
John 8:56Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
John 11:15And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
John 14:28Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
John 16:20Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
John 16:22And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
John 19:3And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.
John 20:20And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
Acts7 verses
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Acts 8:39And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.
Acts 11:23Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
Acts 13:48And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
Acts 15:23And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:
Acts 15:31Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. consolation: or, exhortation
Acts 23:26Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.
Romans3 verses
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Romans 12:15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Romans 16:19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. simple: or, harmless
1 Corinthians3 verses
And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;
1 Corinthians 13:6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; in the truth: or, with the truth
1 Corinthians 16:17I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
2 Corinthians8 verses
And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.
2 Corinthians 6:10As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
2 Corinthians 7:7And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
2 Corinthians 7:9Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. after: or, according to God
2 Corinthians 7:13Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.
2 Corinthians 7:16I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.
2 Corinthians 13:9For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection. perfection: or, reformation, or, restoration
2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Philippians7 verses
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Philippians 2:17Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. offered: Gr. poured forth
Philippians 2:18For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.
Philippians 2:28I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
Philippians 3:1Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. hath: or, is revived
Colossians2 verses
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
Colossians 2:5For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.
1 Thessalonians2 verses
2 John3 verses
I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
2 John 1:10If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
2 John 1:11For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
Revelation2 verses
And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.
Revelation 19:7Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5463 (chairo) mean?
a primary verb; to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well:--farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice.
How many times does G5463 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5463 (χαίρω) appears in 68 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “rejoice.”
How is chairo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5463 is rendered as “rejoice” (25×), “glad” (14×), “rejoiced” (8×), “hail” (6×), among other words.