Word study · Greek

chara

joy

Say it: kha-RAH (approximate)

χαρά

What it means

Joy. "With joy of the Holy Spirit" (1:6), "you are our glory and our joy" (2:20), and "rejoice always" (5:16).

Range of meaning

  • JoyDeep gladness.
  • DelightPleasure.

In 1 Thessalonians