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The term "rejoiceth" is an archaic form of the verb "rejoice," commonly found in older translations of the Bible. It signifies a state of joy, gladness, or delight, often in response to God's blessings, presence, or promises. In the Berean Standard Bible , the concept of rejoicing is frequently encountered, reflecting a deep, spiritual joy that transcends mere happiness.

Biblical Context and Usage

1. Old Testament:
· Psalms: The Psalms are replete with calls to rejoice in the Lord. Psalm 33:1 states, "Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous; befitting is the praise of the upright." Here, rejoicing is linked to righteousness and is seen as an appropriate response to God's faithfulness and justice.
· Proverbs: Proverbs 23:24 highlights familial joy, "The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him." This verse underscores the joy derived from witnessing the wisdom and righteousness of one's children.

2. New Testament:
· Gospels: In the New Testament, rejoicing is often associated with the coming of the Kingdom of God. In Luke 15:7 , Jesus says, "In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent." This passage emphasizes the heavenly joy that accompanies repentance and salvation.
· Epistles: The Apostle Paul frequently exhorts believers to rejoice. Philippians 4:4 commands, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" This imperative highlights the continuous and unwavering nature of Christian joy, rooted in the Lord rather than in circumstances.

Theological Significance

Rejoicing in the biblical sense is deeply theological, reflecting a response to God's character and actions. It is not merely an emotional reaction but a profound acknowledgment of God's sovereignty, grace, and love. Rejoicing is often linked with worship, thanksgiving, and praise, serving as an expression of faith and trust in God's promises.

Spiritual Implications

For believers, rejoicing is both a privilege and a duty. It is a manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) and a testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel. Rejoicing in trials, as encouraged in James 1:2 , "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds," reflects a mature faith that sees beyond present difficulties to the ultimate purposes of God.

Practical Application

In the life of a Christian, rejoicing should be a daily practice, cultivated through prayer, meditation on Scripture, and fellowship with other believers. It is a powerful witness to the world, demonstrating the hope and peace found in Christ. Rejoicing in the Lord provides strength (Nehemiah 8:10) and is a source of encouragement and renewal for the believer's soul.

Strong's Hebrew

5938. alez -- exultant, jubilant
... Word Origin from alaz Definition exultant, jubilant NASB Word Usage jubilant (1).
that rejoices. From alaz; exultant -- that rejoiceth. see HEBREW alaz. ...
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Library

"We have Now Matter of Mourning: for Our Sin is Cause of Christ's ...
... AND thus I saw that God rejoiceth that He is our Father, and God rejoiceth that
He is our Mother, and God rejoiceth that He is our Very Spouse and our soul is ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lii we have now.htm

Casting Blame.
... "Charity," says S. Paul, "is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, rejoiceth not
in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the ... "Charity rejoiceth not in iniquity." Ha! ...
/.../the village pulpit volume ii trinity to advent/xlv casting blame.htm

Of the Diverse Motions of Nature and of Grace
... to God. 6. "Nature feareth confusion and contempt, but Grace rejoiceth
to suffer shame for the name of Jesus. 7. "Nature loveth ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter liv of the diverse.htm

But they are Fed by These Fruits, that are Delighted with Them...
... These Philippians then had now dried up, with a long weariness, and withered as
it were as to bearing this fruit of a good work; and he rejoiceth for them ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xxvi but they are.htm

Philippians iv. 7-Apr
... For he who grieveth for his own faults, and confesseth them, rejoiceth. ... Yea though
he be afflicted, yea whatever he may suffer, such a man alway rejoiceth. ...
/.../homily xiv philippians iv 7-apr.htm

In the Confessing of Benefits, Computation is Made not as to the " ...
... then, by protracted wearisomeness, had become enfeebled, and as it were dried up,
as to bringing forth this fruit of a good work; and he rejoiceth for them ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter xxvi in the confessing of.htm

How to Meet God
... HOW TO MEET GOD. 'Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness,
those that remember Thee in Thy ways.'"Isaiah 64:5. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/how to meet god.htm

John Chapter iii. 29-36
... He that hath the bride is the Bridegroom; but the friend of the Bridegroom, who
standeth and heareth Him, rejoiceth greatly because of the Bridegroom's voice ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate xiv john chapter iii.htm

The Analysis
... Good Temper . . "Is not easily provoked.". Guilelessness . . "Thinketh no evil.".
Sincerity . . . . . Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth.". ...
/.../drummond/the greatest thing in the world and other addresses/the analysis.htm

The True Gentleman
... to help itself; is not easily provoked: thinketh no evil, that is, is not suspicious,
ready to make out the worst case against every one; rejoiceth not in ...
/.../kingsley/sermons for the times/sermon xx the true gentleman.htm

Thesaurus

Rejoiceth (39 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Rejoiceth (39 Occurrences). ... (KJV ASV WBS). 1 Corinthians
13:6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; (KJV ASV WBS YLT). ...
/r/rejoiceth.htm - 17k

Rejoices (30 Occurrences)
... (WEB NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 19:5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
and rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course. (See NAS). ...
/r/rejoices.htm - 14k

Joyful (83 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Psalms 21:1 To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. Jehovah, in Thy strength
is the king joyful, In Thy salvation how greatly he rejoiceth. (YLT). ...
/j/joyful.htm - 29k

Begetter (1 Occurrence)
... Begetter (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 23:24 The father of the righteous rejoiceth
greatly, The begetter of the wise rejoiceth in him. (YLT). ...
/b/begetter.htm - 6k

Iniquity (299 Occurrences)
... holiness. (KJV ASV WBS RSV). 1 Corinthians 13:6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity,
but rejoiceth in the truth; (KJV DBY WBS). 2 Corinthians ...
/i/iniquity.htm - 43k

Purity (16 Occurrences)
... In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, which is as a bridegroom coming out
of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course." That does ...
/p/purity.htm - 30k

Rejoicing (90 Occurrences)
... rejoicing. (KJV WBS). Job 39:21 He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his
strength; he goeth out to meet the clash of arms. (See NIV). ...
/r/rejoicing.htm - 33k

Nether-world (41 Occurrences)
... Sheol hath enlarged its desire, and opened its mouth without measure; and their
glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth among them ...
/n/nether-world.htm - 16k

Orphans (12 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 9:17 Therefore, over its young men the Lord rejoiceth not, And its orphans,
and its widows He pitieth not, For every one 'is' profane, and an evil doer ...
/o/orphans.htm - 9k

Joy (422 Occurrences)
... the Bible "joy," "gladness," "mirth"; from sameah, properly "to be bright," "to
shine" (Proverbs 13:9, "The light of the righteous rejoiceth," literally, "is ...
/j/joy.htm - 48k

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Rejoiceth (39 Occurrences)

Matthew 18:13
And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.
(KJV ASV WBS)

John 3:29
He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
(KJV ASV WBS)

1 Corinthians 13:6
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
(KJV ASV WBS YLT)

James 2:13
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
(KJV WBS)

Exodus 18:9
And Jethro rejoiceth for all the good which Jehovah hath done to Israel, whom He hath delivered from the hand of the Egyptians;
(YLT)

Judges 19:3
And her husband riseth and goeth after her, to speak unto her heart, to bring her back, and his young man 'is' with him, and a couple of asses; and she bringeth him into the house of her father, and the father of the young woman seeth him, and rejoiceth to meet him.
(YLT)

1 Samuel 2:1
And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
(KJV WBS)

1 Samuel 11:15
and all the people go to Gilgal, and cause Saul to reign there before Jehovah in Gilgal, and sacrifice there sacrifices of peace-offerings before Jehovah, and there Saul rejoiceth -- and all the men of Israel -- very greatly.
(YLT)

1 Kings 5:7
And it cometh to pass at Hiram's hearing the words of Solomon, that he rejoiceth exceedingly, and saith, 'Blessed 'is' Jehovah to-day, who hath given to David a wise son over this numerous people.'
(YLT)

Job 39:21
He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Psalms 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Psalms 19:5
Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Psalms 21:1
To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. Jehovah, in Thy strength is the king joyful, In Thy salvation how greatly he rejoiceth.
(YLT)

Psalms 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Psalms 35:9
And my soul is joyful in Jehovah, It rejoiceth in His salvation.
(YLT)

Psalms 58:10
The righteous rejoiceth that he hath seen vengeance, His steps he washeth in the blood of the wicked.
(YLT)

Psalms 97:8
Zion hath heard and rejoiceth, And daughters of Judah are joyful, Because of Thy judgments, O Jehovah.
(YLT)

Psalms 104:15
And wine -- it rejoiceth the heart of man, To cause the face to shine from oil, And bread -- the heart of man it supporteth.
(YLT)

Psalms 104:31
The honour of Jehovah is to the age, Jehovah rejoiceth in His works,
(YLT)

Psalms 105:3
Boast yourselves in His Holy Name, The heart of those seeking Jehovah rejoiceth.
(YLT)

Proverbs 11:10
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Proverbs 13:9
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Proverbs 15:20
A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.
(YLT)

Proverbs 15:30
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Proverbs 17:21
Whoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not.
(YLT)

Proverbs 23:15
My son, if thy heart hath been wise, My heart rejoiceth, even mine,
(YLT)

Proverbs 23:24
The father of the righteous rejoiceth greatly, The begetter of the wise rejoiceth in him.
(YLT)

Proverbs 29:3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Proverbs 31:25
Strength and honour 'are' her clothing, And she rejoiceth at a latter day.
(YLT)

Isaiah 5:14
Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Isaiah 8:6
Forasmuch as this people have refused the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;
(See JPS DBY)

Isaiah 9:17
Therefore, over its young men the Lord rejoiceth not, And its orphans, and its widows He pitieth not, For every one 'is' profane, and an evil doer, And every mouth is speaking folly. With all this not turned back hath His anger, And still His hand is stretched out.
(YLT)

Isaiah 39:2
And Hezekiah rejoiceth over them, and sheweth them the house of his spices, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the good ointment, and all the house of his vessels, and all that hath been found in his treasures; there hath not been a thing in his house, and in all his dominion, that Hezekiah hath not shewed them.
(YLT)

Isaiah 62:5
For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Isaiah 64:5
Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Ezekiel 35:14
Thus saith the Lord GOD; When the whole earth rejoiceth, I will make thee desolate.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Jonah 4:6
And Jehovah God appointeth a gourd, and causeth it to come up over Jonah, to be a shade over his head, to give deliverance to him from his affliction, and Jonah rejoiceth because of the gourd 'with' great joy.
(YLT)

Habakkuk 1:15
He taketh up all of them with the angle, he catcheth them in his net, and gathereth them in his drag: therefore he rejoiceth and is glad.
(ASV DBY)

Zephaniah 3:17
Jehovah thy God 'is' in thy midst, A mighty one doth save, He rejoiceth over thee with joy, He doth work in His love, He joyeth over thee with singing.'
(YLT)

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