Synchaírō — G4796

Definition

verb

to sympathize in gladness, congratulate

1. to rejoice with, take part in another's joy
2. to rejoice together, of many
3. to congratulate (Aeschines, Polybius )

Usually translated as

rejoice in

Origin

from G4862 and G5463

• sýn (G4862)
• chaírō (G5463)

Occurrences

Synchaírō occurs 7 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (3), 1 Corinthians (2), Philippians (2)

• Luke 1:58 — And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with (συνέχαιρον) her.
• Luke 15:6 — And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with (συγχάρητέ) me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
• Luke 15:9 — And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with (συγχάρητέ) me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
• 1 Corinthians 12:26 — And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with (συγχαίρει) it.
• 1 Corinthians 13:6 — Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth (συγχαίρει) in the truth;
• Philippians 2:17 — Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with (συγχαίρω) you all.
• Philippians 2:18 — For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with (συγχαίρετέ) me.