◄ 1071. gelós ►
Strong's Lexicon gelós: Laughter Original Word: γέλως Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: gelós Pronunciation: gheh'-los Phonetic Spelling: (ghel'-os) Definition: laughter. Meaning: Laughter; a spontaneous expression of mirth or joy. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb γελάω (gelaō), meaning "to laugh." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6712 צְחוֹק (tschoq): Laughter, often used in contexts of joy or mockery. • H7832 שָׂחַק (sachaq): To laugh, play, or mock, reflecting a range of emotions from joy to derision. These Hebrew terms, like their Greek counterpart, illustrate the dual nature of laughter in biblical texts, encompassing both positive and negative connotations depending on the context. Usage: The noun γέλως is used in the New Testament to denote laughter, often in contexts that contrast joy with sorrow or derision with sincerity. Context: The Greek term γέλως appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of laughter, which can be an expression of joy, mockery, or disbelief. In the cultural context of the Bible, laughter is a multifaceted expression, often reflecting the heart's condition. In the Berean Standard Bible, γέλως is notably used in Luke 6:21, where Jesus pronounces a blessing on those who weep now, promising that they will laugh: "Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh." This passage highlights the eschatological reversal theme, where present suffering is contrasted with future joy. Laughter here symbolizes the ultimate joy and fulfillment found in God's kingdom. The Bible also presents laughter in a negative light, as seen in contexts of scorn or disbelief. For instance, in the Old Testament, Sarah's laughter upon hearing the promise of a son (Genesis 18:12) reflects initial disbelief, which later turns into joy upon the fulfillment of God's promise. Laughter, therefore, serves as a powerful symbol in biblical literature, representing both the joy of divine blessing and the folly of human skepticism. It is a reminder of the transient nature of human emotions and the enduring joy found in God's promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from gelaó Definition laughter NASB Translation laughter (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1071: γέλως γέλως, γέλωτος, ὁ, laughter: James 4:9. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance laughter. From gelao; laughter (as a mark of gratification) -- laughter. see GREEK gelao Forms and Transliterations γελως γέλως γέλωτα γέλωτά γέλωτι γέλωτος gelos gelōs gélos gélōs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance James 4:9 N-NMS GRK: κλαύσατε ὁ γέλως ὑμῶν εἰς NAS: and weep; let your laughter be turned KJV: weep: let your laughter be turned to INT: weep the laughter of you to Strong's Greek 1071 1 Occurrence γέλως — 1 Occ.