Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5463

Strong's G5463 · Greek

χαίρω

chairo · /khah'-ee-ro/

Number
G5463
Language
Greek
Original word
χαίρω
Transliteration
chairo
Pronunciation
khah'-ee-ro
KJV occurrences
68 verses

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.

rejoice25×
glad14×
rejoiced8×
hail6×
rejoicing5×
greeting3×
joy3×
rejoiceth3×
speed2×
do1×
farewell1×
I1×
joyfully1×
joying1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew6 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke11 verses
Luke 1:14

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

Luke 1:28

And 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 6:23

Rejoice 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 10:20

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

Luke 13:17

And 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 15:5

And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

Luke 15:32

It 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 19:6

And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

Luke 19:37

And 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 22:5

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

Luke 23:8

And 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
John 3:29

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 4:36

And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

John 8:56

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.

John 11:15

And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.

John 14:28

Ye 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 16:20

Verily, 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 16:22

And 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 19:3

And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

John 20:20

And 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
Acts 5:41

And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

Acts 8:39

And 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 11:23

Who, 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 13:48

And 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 15:23

And 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 15:31

Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. consolation: or, exhortation

Acts 23:26

Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.

Romans3 verses
1 Corinthians3 verses
2 Corinthians8 verses
2 Corinthians 2:3

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 6:10

As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

2 Corinthians 7:7

And 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 7:9

Now 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 7:13

Therefore 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 7:16

I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For 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 13:11

Finally, 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
Philippians 1:18

What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

Philippians 2:17

Yea, 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 2:18

For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.

Philippians 2:28

I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

Philippians 3:1

Finally, 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 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

Philippians 4:10

But 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
1 Thessalonians2 verses
James1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
2 John3 verses
3 John1 verse
Revelation2 verses

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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.