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Word study · Greek

chaírō

to rejoice, to be glad

Say it: KHAH-ee-ro (approximate)

χαίρω

What it means

To rejoice, be glad. Also a greeting ("hail," "farewell"). Paul ends the letter with "rejoice" (13:11) and says he rejoices over the Corinthians' repentance and strength (2:3; 7:7-16; 13:9).

Range of meaning

  • RejoiceBe glad.
  • GreetSay "hello."

In 2 Corinthians

  • Chapter 13

    "Finally, brothers, rejoice" (13:9, 13:11).

Every verse (8)

Verses where G5463 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources