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joy

Meaning of “joy”

Sense 1: Gladness, delight, or rejoicing. Sense 2: To rejoice, delight, or be glad.

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165 occurrences155 verses38 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 1 Samuel 18:6

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Philemon 1:20
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
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1611 witness · Philemon 1:20 · retained source text

Yea, brother, let mee haue ioy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowles in the Lord.

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