Greek verb · G5463
χαίρω
chairokhah'-ee-ro
to rejoice, be glad; In salutations, imperat., χαῖρε, χαίρετε
74 uses in the Greek text, one for each word STEP Bible has tagged with this key
Concordance spelling: chaírō
Word page · Part of the concordance, one page for every word of the Hebrew and Greek text. Strong's G5463is this word's number in James Strong's 1890 index of the King James Bible.
- 16 of 27New Testament books
- 27spellings
- 2meanings
The definition in full
Strong's key (1890) · G5463
to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
The King James renders it: farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice.
James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890), public domain. Strong indexed the King James text, and this site quotes his entry as that index.
Summary
chairo is rendered "to rejoice, be glad; In salutations, imperat., χαῖρε, χαίρετε". It stands 74 times in the Greek text, across sixteen books.
- Twelve of the uses stand in Luke, more than in any other book.
- The lexicon lists two meanings for it, beginning with "to rejoice, be glad".
- Its first use in canonical order opens the ledger below.Matthew 2:10When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.
- The Greek text spells it twenty-seven different ways.
The first use
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.
Matthew 2:10ἐχάρησαν
The first use, in the order of the New Testament's books.
Where the word stands
The word stands in sixteen of the 27 New Testament books.
What the word means
The word carries two meanings: to rejoice, be glad, and In salutations, imperat., χαῖρε, χαίρετε.
Each meaning, and the words it is translated by
| Meaning | Tagged as | Where |
|---|---|---|
| to rejoice, be gladMrk.14:11, Luk.15:5, 32 19:6, 37 22:5 23:8, Jhn.8:56 20:20, Act.5:41 8:39 11:23 13:48, 2Co.6:10 7:7 13:9, Php.2:17, 28, Col.2:5,... | Tagged as
and 19 more, 68 uses in all | WhereMark 14:11They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money… |
| In salutations, imperat., χαῖρε, χαίρετε__(a) at meeting, hail | Tagged as
| WhereMatthew 26:49Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. |
The words built on the same word-part
Each word below begins with the same letters this one begins with. A shared word-part shows a family. It does not settle what any one of them means, so each word carries its own uses on its own page. Scholars call that shared part the stem.
The words it stands beside
All 74, in canonical order
Every use, in order
Every use, grouped by book, with its verse.
27 spellings and their grammar
STEP Bible tags every word of the Hebrew and Greek text with its spelling and its grammar. Both lists below count the rows printed underneath, written out in English, with the code beside each one as it was tagged.
How it is spelled
- χαίρετε11
- χαίρω8
- χαίροντες6
- ἐχάρησαν5
- χαῖρε5
- χαίρειν5
- ἐχάρη3
- Ἐχάρην3
- χαίρει3
- χαίρων3
- χαίρειν.¶2
- χαίρομεν2
and 15 more spellings in the ledger below.
The grammar of each form
- verb · present active, command · 2nd person plural11V-PAM-2P
- verb · present active, indicative · 1st person singular8V-PAI-1S
- verb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)7V-PAN
- verb · present active, participle · nominative (subject) · masculine plural6V-PAP-NPM
- verb · aorist passive form, indicative · 3rd person plural5V-2AOI-3P
- verb · present active, command · 2nd person singular5V-PAM-2S
- verb · present active, participle · nominative (subject) · masculine singular4V-PAP-NSM
- verb · aorist passive form, indicative · 1st person singular3V-2AOI-1S
- verb · aorist passive form, indicative · 3rd person singular3V-2AOI-3S
- verb · present active, indicative · 3rd person singular3V-PAI-3S
- verb · aorist passive form, infinitive (“to…”)2V-2AON
- verb · aorist passive form, subjunctive · 2nd person plural2V-2AOS-2P
Matthew
six uses
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.
- ἐχάρησανecharesanverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 3rd person pluraltagged: they rejoiced
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
- χαίρετεchaireteverb · present active, command · 2nd person pluraltagged: do rejoice
And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.
- χαίρειchaireiverb · present active, indicative · 3rd person singulartagged: he rejoices
Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
- χαῖρεchaireverb · present active, command · 2nd person singulartagged: Greetings
And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand and knelt down before Him to mock Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
- χαῖρεchaireverb · present active, command · 2nd person singulartagged: Hail
Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
- χαίρετεchaireteverb · present active, command · 2nd person pluraltagged: Greetings
Mark
two uses
They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
- ἐχάρησανecharesanverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 3rd person pluraltagged: they rejoiced
And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
- χαῖρεchaireverb · present active, command · 2nd person singulartagged: Hail
Luke
twelve uses
He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,
- χαρήσονταιcharesontaiverb · future passive form, indicative · 3rd person pluraltagged: will rejoice
The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
- χαῖρεchaireverb · present active, command · 2nd person singulartagged: Greetings
Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.
- χάρητεchareteverb · aorist passive form, command · 2nd person pluraltagged: do rejoice
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
- χαίρετεchaireteverb · present active, command · 2nd person pluraltagged: do rejoice
- χαίρετεchaireteverb · present active, command · 2nd person pluraltagged: do rejoice
When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.
- ἔχαιρενechairenverb · imperfect active, indicative · 3rd person singulartagged: was rejoicing
And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,
- χαίρωνchaironverb · present active, participle · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: rejoicing
But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”
- χαρῆναιcharenaiverb · aorist passive form, infinitive (“to…”)tagged: to rejoice
So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.
- χαίρωνchaironverb · present active, participle · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: rejoicing
And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:
- χαίροντεςchairontesverb · present active, participle · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: rejoicing
They were delighted and agreed to give him money.
- ἐχάρησανecharesanverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 3rd person pluraltagged: they rejoiced
When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.
- ἐχάρηechareverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 3rd person singulartagged: glad
John
nine uses
The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.
- χαίρειchaireiverb · present active, indicative · 3rd person singulartagged: rejoices
Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together.
- χαίρῃchaireverb · present active, subjunctive · 3rd person singulartagged: may rejoice
Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”
- ἐχάρηechareverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 3rd person singulartagged: rejoiced
and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”
- χαίρωchairoverb · present active, indicative · 1st person singulartagged: I rejoice
You heard Me say, ‘I am going away, and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved Me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I.
- ἐχάρητεechareteverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 2nd person pluraltagged: you have rejoiced
Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
- χαρήσεταιcharesetaiverb · future passive form, indicative · 3rd person singulartagged: will rejoice
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
- χαρήσεταιcharesetaiverb · future passive form, indicative · 3rd person singulartagged: will rejoice
And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
- χαῖρεchaireverb · present active, command · 2nd person singulartagged: Hail
After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
- ἐχάρησανecharesanverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 3rd person pluraltagged: Rejoiced
Acts
seven uses
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
- χαίροντεςchairontesverb · present active, participle · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: rejoicing
When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but went on his way rejoicing.
- χαίρων.¶chaironverb · present active, participle · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: rejoicing
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
- ἐχάρηechareverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 3rd person singulartagged: he rejoiced
When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
- ἔχαιρονechaironverb · imperfect active, indicative · 3rd person pluraltagged: were rejoicing
and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.
- χαίρειν.¶chaireinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)tagged: Greeting
When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.
- ἐχάρησανecharesanverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 3rd person pluraltagged: they rejoiced
Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
- χαίρεινchaireinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)tagged: Greeting
Romans
four uses
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
- χαίροντεςchairontesverb · present active, participle · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: rejoicing
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
- χαίρεινchaireinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)tagged: to rejoice
- χαιρόντωνchairontonverb · present active, participle · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraltagged: rejoicing
Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
- χαίρωchairoverb · present active, indicative · 1st person singulartagged: I rejoice
1 Corinthians
four uses
those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;
- χαίροντεςchairontesverb · present active, participle · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: rejoicing
- χαίροντεςchairontesverb · present active, participle · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: rejoicing
Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.
- χαίρειchaireiverb · present active, indicative · 3rd person singulartagged: delights
I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
- Χαίρωchairoverb · present active, indicative · 1st person singulartagged: I rejoice
2 Corinthians
eight uses
I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.
- χαίρεινchaireinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)tagged: to rejoice
sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
- χαίροντεςchairontesverb · present active, participle · nominative (subject) · masculine pluraltagged: rejoicing
and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.
- χαρῆναιcharenaiverb · aorist passive form, infinitive (“to…”)tagged: to rejoice
And now I rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you felt the sorrow that God had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us.
- χαίρωchairoverb · present active, indicative · 1st person singulartagged: I rejoice
On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
- ἐχάρημενecharemenverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 1st person pluraltagged: we have rejoiced
I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.
- χαίρωchairoverb · present active, indicative · 1st person singulartagged: I rejoice
In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
- χαίρομενchairomenverb · present active, indicative · 1st person pluraltagged: We rejoice
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- χαίρετεchaireteverb · present active, command · 2nd person pluraltagged: do rejoice
Philippians
nine uses
What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
- χαίρωchairoverb · present active, indicative · 1st person singulartagged: I rejoice
- χαρήσομαιcharesomaiverb · future passive form, indicative · 1st person singulartagged: I will rejoice
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
- χαίρωchairoverb · present active, indicative · 1st person singulartagged: I am glad
So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
- χαίρετεchaireteverb · present active, command · 2nd person pluraltagged: do be glad
Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.
- χαρῆτεchareteverb · aorist passive form, subjunctive · 2nd person pluraltagged: you may rejoice
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
- χαίρετεchaireteverb · present active, command · 2nd person pluraltagged: do rejoice
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
- Χαίρετεchaireteverb · present active, command · 2nd person pluraltagged: do rejoice
- χαίρετεchaireteverb · present active, command · 2nd person pluraltagged: do rejoice
Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
- Ἐχάρηνecharenverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 1st person singulartagged: I rejoiced
Colossians
two uses
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
- χαίρωchairoverb · present active, indicative · 1st person singulartagged: I rejoice
For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.
- χαίρωνchaironverb · present active, participle · nominative (subject) · masculine singulartagged: rejoicing
1 Thessalonians
two uses
How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
- χαίρομενchairomenverb · present active, indicative · 1st person pluraltagged: we rejoice
Rejoice at all times.
- χαίρετεchaireteverb · present active, command · 2nd person pluraltagged: do rejoice
James
one use
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.
- χαίρειν.¶chaireinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)tagged: Greeting
1 Peter
two uses
But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
- χαίρετεchaireteverb · present active, command · 2nd person pluraltagged: do rejoice
- χαρῆτεchareteverb · aorist passive form, subjunctive · 2nd person pluraltagged: you may rejoice
2 John
three uses
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
- Ἐχάρηνecharenverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 1st person singulartagged: I rejoiced
If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.
- χαίρεινchaireinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)tagged: to greet
Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.
- χαίρεινchaireinverb · present active, infinitive (“to…”)tagged: to rejoice
3 John
one use
For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
- ἐχάρηνecharenverb · aorist passive form, indicative · 1st person singulartagged: I rejoiced
Revelation
two uses
And those who dwell on the earth will gloat over them, and will celebrate and send one another gifts, because these two prophets had tormented them.
- χαίρουσινchairousinverb · present active, indicative · 3rd person pluraltagged: does rejoice
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.
- χαίρωμενchairomenverb · present active, subjunctive · 1st person pluraltagged: We may rejoice
Where it leads
How the numbers are counted
Every count on this page comes from STEP Bible's tagged Hebrew and Greek text, the same text the ledger prints. A use is counted once each time the tagging marks a word with this key.
Spellings are counted as the Greek text spells them, with the sentence's own punctuation taken off the word first, so a form that ends a clause is not counted as a second spelling.
The words it stands beside are the nouns, verbs and adjectives immediately before or after it, counted in every verse where the word stands. The article, the conjunctions and the prepositions are left out, because they stand beside every word.
