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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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Philippians 1:4
Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Philippians 1:4 · retained source text

Alwayes in euery prayer of mine for you all making request, with ioy

Philippians 2:17
Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Philippians 2:17 · retained source text

Yea, and if I bee offered vpon the sacrifice and seruice of your faith, I ioy, and reioyce with you all.

1611 marginal noteGr. powred foorth.

Philippians 2:18
For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Philippians 2:18 · retained source text

For the same cause also doe ye ioy, and reioyce with me.

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