Strong's H8055 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׂמַח (sâmach)

Pronunciation: saw-makh'

POS: saw-makh' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome; cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very.

KJV Usage: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to rejoice, be glad
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to rejoice
• 4. 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at)
• 5. 1a3) to rejoice (religiously)
• 6. 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
• 7. 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G21
• GREEK G1070
• GREEK G2165
• GREEK G2167
• GREEK G2167
• GREEK G5463

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