χαίρω
chairō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word *chairō* primarily means "to rejoice" or "to be glad." It is used to express joy in various contexts, such as personal happiness, shared celebration, or relief. Additionally, it appears as a greeting or farewell, often translated as "hail" or "farewell," and can convey encouragement to be cheerful.
to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
The Greek word chairō means "to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well," encompassing related ideas including farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting.
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שָׂמַח
sâmach
probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
גִּיל
gîyl
properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
שָׁלוֹם
shâlôwm
safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
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שָׁלוֹם
shâlôwm
safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
שָׂמַח
sâmach
probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
גִּיל
gîyl
properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
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