שָׂמַח
sâmach
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "שָׂמַח" (sâmach) primarily means to be happy or joyful, often with the sense of brightening up emotionally. It can also refer to causing others to feel joy or gladness. The term is used to describe feelings or actions of cheerfulness, rejoicing, or merriment.
probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
The Hebrew word sâmach means "probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome," encompassing related ideas including cheer up, be glad, joy, be merry.
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εὐφραίνω
eyphrainō
to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e. rejoice
χαίρω
chairō
to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
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