Greek noun (feminine) · G5479
χαρά
charakhar-ah'
joy
58 uses in the Greek text, one for each word STEP Bible has tagged with this key
Concordance spelling: chará
Word page · Part of the concordance, one page for every word of the Hebrew and Greek text. Strong's G5479is this word's number in James Strong's 1890 index of the King James Bible.
- 18 of 27New Testament books
- 7spellings
The definition in full
Strong's key (1890) · G5479
cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
The King James renders it: gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).
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
chara is rendered "joy". It stands 58 times in the Greek text, across eighteen books.
- Nine of the uses stand in John, more than in any other book.
- 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 seven different ways.
The first use
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.
Matthew 2:10χαρὰν
The first use, in the order of the New Testament's books.
Where the word stands
The word stands in eighteen of the 27 New Testament books.
What the word means
Each meaning, and the words it is translated by
How the Greek text is glossed, word by word
- joy52
- with joy5
- of joy1
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 58, in canonical order
Every use, in order
Every use, grouped by book, with its verse.
7 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
- χαρᾶς21
- χαρὰ14
- χαρὰν13
- χαρᾷ6
- χαρά2
- χαρά.¶1
- χαράν1
The grammar of each form
- noun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singular21N-GSF
- noun · nominative (subject) · feminine singular16N-NSF
- noun · accusative (object) · feminine singular14N-ASF
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singular6N-DSF
- noun · vocative (address) · feminine singular1N-VSF
Matthew
six uses
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Mark
one use
Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Luke
eight uses
He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,
- χαράcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
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.
- χαρᾷcharanoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: with joy
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world.
- χαράνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
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.
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them.
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Acts
four uses
So there was great joy in that city.
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, but ran inside and announced, “Peter is standing at the gate!”
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: with joy
Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Romans
three uses
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
- χαρᾷcharanoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
2 Corinthians
five uses
Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
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.
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.
- χαρᾷcharanoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: with joy
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.
- χαρᾷcharanoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Galatians
one use
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- χαράcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Philippians
five uses
In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
- χαρὰcharanoun · vocative (address) · feminine singulartagged: joy
1 Thessalonians
four uses
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
You are indeed our glory and our joy.
- χαρά.¶charanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
- χαρᾷcharanoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
2 Timothy
one use
Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: with joy
Philemon
one use
I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: Joy
Hebrews
four uses
You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: of joy
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
- χαρᾶςcharasnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singulartagged: joy
James
two uses
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom.
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
1 Peter
one use
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
- χαρᾷcharanoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singulartagged: with joy
1 John
one use
We write these things so that our joy may be complete.
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
2 John
one use
I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
- χαρὰcharanoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singulartagged: joy
3 John
one use
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
- χαρὰνcharannoun · accusative (object) · feminine singulartagged: joy
Where it leads
Studies that open this word1
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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.
The family is read from the lexicon by the stem the two words share, with the accents off, and a person or a place named on the stem is left out.