Strong's Greek · G5463
χαίρω
chaírō
Definitionto be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
Derivationa primary verb;
KJV usagefarewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice
Occurrences74 in the KJV · 68 verses
χαίρω in Scripture
Matthew 2:10
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Matthew 5:12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Matthew 18:13
And 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 26:49
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
Matthew 27:29
And 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 28:9
And 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.
Mark 14:11
And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.
Mark 15:18
And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!
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.
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.
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