Definition and Nature:
Happiness, in a biblical context, is often understood as a state of well-being and contentment that arises from a right relationship with God. It is more profound than mere pleasure or temporary joy, as it is deeply rooted in spiritual fulfillment and divine blessing.

Biblical Terms:
The Bible uses various terms to describe happiness, including "blessed," "joy," and "rejoicing." The Hebrew word "ashre" and the Greek word "makarios" are often translated as "blessed" or "happy," indicating a state of being favored by God.

Old Testament Insights:
In the Old Testament, happiness is frequently associated with obedience to God's commandments and living a life that aligns with His will. Psalm 1:1-2 states, "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers, but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night." Here, happiness is linked to a life of righteousness and meditation on God's Word.

The book of Proverbs also highlights the connection between wisdom and happiness. Proverbs 3:13 declares, "Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding." Wisdom, as a gift from God, leads to a fulfilling and happy life.

New Testament Insights:
In the New Testament, happiness is often associated with the teachings of Jesus and the coming of the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-12 describe the blessedness of those who embody the values of the Kingdom, such as humility, mercy, and peacemaking. For example, Matthew 5:6 states, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."

The Apostle Paul also speaks of happiness in terms of spiritual joy and contentment, regardless of external circumstances. In Philippians 4:11-13 , Paul writes, "I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."

Happiness and the Christian Life:
For Christians, true happiness is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 lists joy as a fruit of the Spirit, indicating that happiness is a natural outcome of a life led by the Spirit.

Moreover, happiness is not dependent on material wealth or earthly success. Jesus warns against the deceitfulness of riches in Matthew 6:19-21 , urging believers to store up treasures in heaven. The pursuit of godliness and contentment is emphasized in 1 Timothy 6:6 : "Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain."

Eternal Perspective:
The Bible presents an eternal perspective on happiness, where ultimate joy and fulfillment are found in the hope of eternal life with God. Revelation 21:4 offers a vision of this future happiness: "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away."

In summary, biblical happiness is a deep-seated joy and contentment that comes from knowing God, living according to His will, and looking forward to the eternal joy promised to believers.1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy.
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Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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Matthew 5:3-12
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Luke 16:19
There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
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Habakkuk 1:15
They take up all of them with the angle, they catch them in their net, and gather them in their drag: therefore they rejoice and are glad.
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2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
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Luke 6:25
Woe to you that are full! for you shall hunger. Woe to you that laugh now! for you shall mourn and weep.
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1. (n.) Good luck; good fortune; prosperity.

2. (n.) An agreeable feeling or condition of the soul arising from good fortune or propitious happening of any kind; the possession of those circumstances or that state of being which is attended enjoyment; the state of being happy; contentment; joyful satisfaction; felicity; blessedness.

3. (n.) Fortuitous elegance; unstudied grace; -- used especially of language.

HAPPINESS

hap'-i-nes.

See BLESSEDNESS.

3857. paradeisos -- a park, a garden, a paradise
... paradise. Of Oriental origin (compare pardec); a park, ie (specially), an Eden
(place of future happiness, "paradise") -- paradise. see HEBREW pardec. ...
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2107. eudokia -- good pleasure
... good-will, favor Definition: (a) good-will (good-pleasure), favor, feeling of
complacency of God to man, (b) good-pleasure, satisfaction, happiness, delight of ...
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5614. hosanna -- save, we pray
... hosanna Phonetic Spelling: (ho-san-nah') Short Definition: hosanna Definition:
(Aramaic and Hebrew, originally a cry for help), hosanna!, a cry of happiness. ...
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3772. ouranos -- heaven
... Perhaps from the same as oros (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension,
heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity ...
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835. esher -- happiness, blessedness
... 834, 835. esher. 836 . happiness, blessedness. Transliteration: esher
Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-sher) Short Definition: blessed. Word ...
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837. osher -- happiness
... happiness. Transliteration: osher Phonetic Spelling: (o'-sher) Short Definition:
happy. Word Origin from ashar Definition happiness NASB Word Usage happy (1). ...
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2899b. tobah -- welfare, benefit, good things, good
... NASB Word Usage bounty (1), enjoy* (2), favorably disposed (1), good (34), good
deeds (1), good thing (2), good things (3), goodness (5), happiness (1), kindly ...
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8057. simchah -- joy, gladness, mirth
... from samach Definition joy, gladness, mirth NASB Word Usage delight (1), exceeding
joy (1), extremely* (1), festival (1), gladness (34), happiness (1), joy (38 ...
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2896b. tob -- a good thing, benefit, welfare
... a good thing, benefit, welfare NASB Word Usage enjoy* (1), good (66), good thing
(3), good things (2), goodness (1), graciously (1), happiness (1), happy (1 ...
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4726. maqor -- a spring, fountain
... general) source (of water, even when naturally flowing; also of tears, blood (by
euphemism, of the female pudenda); figuratively, of happiness, wisdom, progeny ...
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8055. samach -- rejoice, be glad
... root Definition rejoice, be glad NASB Word Usage cheers (1), give them joy (1),
give happiness (1), glad (53), gladden (1), gloated (1), happy (3), has...joy (1 ...
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216. or -- a light
... From 'owr; illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning,
happiness, etc.) -- bright, clear, + day, light (-ning), morning, sun. ...
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The Happiness of Heaven
The Happiness of Heaven. <. The Happiness of Heaven FJ Boudreaux. E-text
prepared by David McClamrock Table of Contents. Title Page. ...
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Whether Happiness is an Operation of the Sensitive Part, or of the ...
... WHAT IS HAPPINESS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether happiness is an operation of the
sensitive part, or of the intellective part only? Objection ...
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Happiness of Life.
... HAPPINESS OF LIFE. Down, down in the depths of infinite love, Filled with
all the fulness of God, Joy's cup ev'ry moment filled ...
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Whether Man Can Attain Happiness by his Natural Powers?
... OF THE ATTAINMENT OF HAPPINESS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether man can attain
happiness by his natural powers? Objection 1: It would seem ...
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Whether the Happiness of the Saints Will be Greater after the ...
... OF THE HAPPINESS OF THE SAINTS AND THEIR MANSIONS (THREE ARTICLES) Whether the
happiness of the saints will be greater after the judgment than before? ...
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Happiness. February 2.
... Happiness. February 2. God has not only made things ... Misery is the exception;
happiness is the rule. No rational man ever heard a ...
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Whether Happiness is Something Uncreated?
... WHAT IS HAPPINESS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether happiness is something uncreated?
Objection 1: It would seem that happiness is something uncreated. ...
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Whether Happiness is an Operation of the Speculative, or of the ...
... Whether, if happiness is in the intellective part, it is an operation of the
intellect or of the will? Whether happiness is an operation ...
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Happiness is in the Enjoyment of Man's Chief Good. Two Conditions ...
... Of the Morals of the Catholic Church. Chapter 3. "Happiness is in the
Enjoyment of Man's Chief Good. Two Conditions of the Chief ...
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Happiness in Life is to be Gained by Living virtuously...
... Book II. Chapter I. Happiness in life is to be gained by living virtuously?
Happiness in life is to be gained by living virtuously ...
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Happiness (54 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HAPPINESS. hap'-i-nes. See BLESSEDNESS.
Multi-Version Concordance Happiness (54 Occurrences). ...
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Epicureans (1 Occurrence)
... Thomas Hobbes. The aim and end of life for every man is his own happiness,
and happiness is primarily defined as pleasure. "Wherefore ...
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Blessed (338 Occurrences)
... 3. (a.) Enjoying happiness or bliss; favored with blessings; happy; highly
favored. 4. (a.) Imparting happiness or bliss; fraught ...
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Good (8348 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed;
promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent ...
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Paradise (6 Occurrences)
... meaning a "pleasure-ground" or "park" or "king's garden." (see EDEN.) It came in
course of time to be used as a name for the world of happiness and rest ...
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Trusting (45 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Psalms 2:12 Kiss the Chosen One, lest He be angry, And ye lose the way,
When His anger burneth but a little, O the happiness of all trusting in Him! ...
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Sermon (1 Occurrence)
... 1. The qualities of character essential to happiness and influence (Matthew
5:3-12). 2. The vocation of the subjects (Matthew 5:13-16). II. ...
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Utility (1 Occurrence)
... See Note Value. 3. (n.) Happiness; the greatest good, or happiness, of the greatest
number, -- the foundation of utilitarianism. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Ill (137 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Contrary to good, in a physical sense; contrary or opposed to advantage,
happiness, etc.; bad; evil; unfortunate; disagreeable; unfavorable. ...
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Immortality (6 Occurrences)
... If, on the other hand, as in the hope of immortality among the nobler heathen, it
is conceived of, as for some, a state of happiness-the clog of the body being ...
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