Strong's G5479 · Greek
χαρά
chara · /khar-ah'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
56 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 13:20But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
Matthew 13:44Again, 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 25:21His 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 25:23His 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 28:8And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
Luke8 verses
And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
Luke 2:10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luke 8:13They 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 10:17And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
Luke 15:7I 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 15:10Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Luke 24:41And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
Luke 24:52And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
John7 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 15:11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
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 16:21A 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 16:22And 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 16:24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
John 17:13And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
Acts5 verses
And there was great joy in that city.
Acts 12:14And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
Acts 13:52And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.
Acts 15:3And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
Acts 20:24But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Romans3 verses
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Romans 15:13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Romans 15:32That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
2 Corinthians5 verses
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
2 Corinthians 2:3And 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 7:4Great 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 7:13Therefore 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 8:2How 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
Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
Philippians 1:25And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
Philippians 2:2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
Philippians 2:29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: hold: or, honor such
Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians4 verses
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing?2228 Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? rejoicing: or, glorying
1 Thessalonians 2:20For ye are our glory and joy.
1 Thessalonians 3:9For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
Hebrews3 verses
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. author: or, beginner
Hebrews 12:11Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
Hebrews 13:17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. have: or, guide
James2 verses
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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