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εὐφραίνω

eyphrainō

Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)

The word "εὐφραίνω" means to cheer or make someone glad, often in contrast to causing sadness. It can also describe being happy, rejoicing, or celebrating, such as during a feast or festive occasion. This term is used both for personal joy and communal merriment, often tied to specific events or circumstances.

to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e. rejoice

The Greek word eyphrainō means "to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e. rejoice," encompassing related ideas including fare, make glad, be merry, rejoice.

Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer

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εὐφραίνωsâmach — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome

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