type:
- "[[Greek Words|Greek Word]]"
Strongs_no: G5479
Greek Spelling: χαρά
transliteration: Chara
definition: joy, gladness, delight
related Hebrew words: ""
pronunciation: ka-RAH
aliases:
- G5479
- Chara| Strong's # | G5479 |
|---|---|
| Greek Spelling | χαρά |
| Pronunciation | ka-RAH |
| Transliteration | Chara |
| Definition | joy, gladness, delight |
John 16.22 Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
Chara is much more than a feeling of happiness; it is a serious gladness that can be present even in very difficult times. This joy is a delight in something that satisfies the soul, which can often make people happy but does not mean they have to be cheerful. In Scripture, God's glory and goodness are the sources of joy.