◄ 1070. gelaó ►
Strong's Lexicon gelaó: To laugh Original Word: γελάω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: gelaó Pronunciation: gheh-LAH-oh Phonetic Spelling: (ghel-ah'-o) Definition: To laugh Meaning: I laugh, smile. Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with laughter is שָׂחַק (sachaq - Strong's H7832), which also means to laugh or to play. This term appears in various Old Testament contexts, such as in Genesis 21:6, where Sarah says, "God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh with me." Usage: The Greek verb "gelaó" means "to laugh." It is used in the New Testament to describe the act of laughing, often in contexts that convey joy, disbelief, or scorn. The term can imply a range of emotions from genuine joy to derision, depending on the context in which it is used. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, laughter was a common human expression, much like today. It could signify joy, mockery, or even a philosophical stance on the absurdity of life. In Jewish culture, laughter was also seen in various lights, from the joy of Sarah upon the birth of Isaac to the scornful laughter of enemies. Understanding the context of laughter in biblical times helps to discern the nuances of its use in Scripture. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition to laugh NASB Translation laugh (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1070: γελάω γελάω, γελῶ; future γελάσω (in Greek writings more common γελάσομαι (Buttmann, 53 (46); Winers Grammar, 84 (80))); (from Homer down); to laugh: Luke 6:21 (opposed to κλαίω), 25. (Compare: καταγελάω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance laugh. Of uncertain affinity; to laugh (as a sign of joy or satisfaction) -- laugh. Forms and Transliterations γελάσαι γελασετε γελάσετε γελάσομαι γελάσονται γελάσω γελοιάζειν γελοιασμόν γελοιαστών γελώ γελωντες γελώντες γελῶντες εγέλασα εγέλασαν εγέλασας εγέλασε gelasete gelásete gelontes gelôntes gelōntes gelō̂ntes Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 6:21 V-FIA-2P GRK: νῦν ὅτι γελάσετε NAS: now, for you shall laugh. KJV: now: for ye shall laugh. INT: now for you will laugh Luke 6:25 V-PPA-NMP GRK: οὐαί οἱ γελῶντες νῦν ὅτι NAS: Woe [to you] who laugh now, KJV: Woe unto you that laugh now! for INT: Woe to you who laugh now for Strong's Greek 1070 2 Occurrences γελάσετε — 1 Occ. γελῶντες — 1 Occ.