Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5479

Strong's G5479 · Greek

χαρά

chara · /khar-ah'/

Number
G5479
Language
Greek
Original word
χαρά
Transliteration
chara
Pronunciation
khar-ah'
KJV occurrences
56 verses

Definition

from 5463; cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight:--gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).

KJV: gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous)

Root / derivation: from 5463

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered χαρά across 56 verses.

joy51×
gladness3×
greatly1×
joyful1×
joyfulness1×
joyous1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew6 verses
Matthew 2:10

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Matthew 13:20

But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

Matthew 13:44

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

Matthew 25:21

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Matthew 25:23

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Matthew 28:8

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

Mark1 verse
Luke8 verses
Luke 1:14

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

Luke 2:10

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Luke 8:13

They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

Luke 10:17

And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

Luke 15:7

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Luke 15:10

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Luke 24:41

And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?

Luke 24:52

And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

John7 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 15:11

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

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 16:21

A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

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 16:24

Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

John 17:13

And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

Acts5 verses
Romans3 verses
2 Corinthians5 verses
2 Corinthians 1:24

Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

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 7:4

Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

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 8:2

How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. liberality: Gr. simplicity

Galatians1 verse
Philippians5 verses
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians4 verses
2 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews3 verses
James2 verses
1 Peter1 verse
1 John1 verse
2 John1 verse
3 John1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5479 (chara) mean?

from 5463; cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight:--gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).

How many times does G5479 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5479 (χαρά) appears in 56 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “joy.”

How is chara translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5479 is rendered as “joy” (51×), “gladness” (3×), “greatly” (1×), “joyful” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word χαρά come from?

from 5463