Geláō — G1070
G1070 · Greek — γελάω
Pronunciation: ghel-ah'-o
Definition
verb
to laugh (as a sign of joy or satisfaction)
Usually translated as
laugh
Origin
of uncertain affinity
Occurrences
Geláō occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2)
- Luke 6:21 — Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh (γελάσετε).
- Luke 6:25 — Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh (γελῶντες) now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
Strong's Lexicon — G