Strong's Lexicon agalliasis: Exultation, great joy, gladness Original Word: ἀγαλλίασις Word Origin: Derived from the verb ἀγαλλιάω (agalliaō), meaning "to exult" or "to rejoice greatly." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8057 (שִׂמְחָה, simchah): Joy, gladness - H1524 (גִּיל, gil): Rejoicing, exultation Usage: The term "agalliasis" conveys a sense of exuberant joy and exultation. It is often used in the context of spiritual or divine joy, reflecting a deep, overwhelming sense of gladness that transcends ordinary happiness. This joy is typically associated with the presence and work of God, the fulfillment of His promises, or the anticipation of His salvation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, expressions of joy and exultation were often linked to religious festivals, victories, or significant life events. In the Jewish context, joy was a key component of worship and celebration, especially in relation to God's deliverance and faithfulness. The New Testament usage of "agalliasis" reflects this cultural backdrop, emphasizing joy as a response to God's redemptive acts through Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 20 agallíasis (from 21 /agalliáō, "to exalt") – exuberant joy; "intense joy and gladness" (L&N, 1, 25.132; "exultant joy" (WS, 135). See 21 (agalliaō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom agalliaó Definition exultation, exuberant joy NASB Translation gladness (3), great joy (1), joy (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 20: ἀγαλλίασιςἀγαλλίασις, (εως, ἡ (ἀγαλλιάω), not used by secular writers but often by the Sept.; exultation, extreme joy: Luke 1:14, 44; Acts 2:46; Jude 1:24; Hebrews 1:9 (from Psalm 44:8 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gladness, exceeding joy. From agalliao; exultation; specially, welcome -- gladness, (exceeding) joy. see GREEK agalliao Forms and Transliterations αγαλλιασει αγαλλιάσει ἀγαλλιάσει αγαλλιασεως αγαλλιάσεως ἀγαλλιάσεως αγαλλίασιν αγαλλιασις αγαλλίασις ἀγαλλίασις agalliasei agalliásei agalliaseos agalliaseōs agalliáseos agalliáseōs agalliasis agallíasisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 1:14 N-NFSGRK: σοι καὶ ἀγαλλίασις καὶ πολλοὶ NAS: You will have joy and gladness, and many KJV: joy and gladness; and many INT: to you and gladness and many Luke 1:44 N-DFS Acts 2:46 N-DFS Hebrews 1:9 N-GFS Jude 1:24 N-DFS Strong's Greek 20 |
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