שִׂמְחָה: simchah (H8057), a Hebrew word meaning "blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)"
simchah
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Based on Strong’s Concordance
The word "simchâh" refers to joy, gladness, or happiness, often expressed with cheerfulness or delight. It can specifically relate to religious or festival celebrations. The term encompasses feelings of pleasure, rejoicing, and mirth.
blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
The Hebrew word simchah means "blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)," encompassing related ideas including exceeding, gladness, joy, mirth.
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שִׂמְחָה
Pronunciationsimchah
H8057
blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
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