Dictionary of Bible Themes A state of pleasure or joy experienced both by people and by God, but subject to change according to circumstances. True happiness derives from a secure and settled knowledge of God and a rejoicing in his works and covenant faithfulness. God rejoices over his faithful people. Deuteronomy 24:5Happiness found in human relationships See also Genesis 30:13; 34:191 Kings 10:8 Psalms 113:9 Proverbs 23:24 Ecclesiastes 9:9 Songs 4:10 Romans 15:24 2 Corinthians 7:13 1 Kings 4:20 Happiness found in people and things Luke 1:141 Timothy 6:17 See also Deuteronomy 20:61 Samuel 18:3; 20:17 Psalms 127:3-5 David and Jonathan: Ecclesiastes 3:12; 5:19; 8:15; 11:9Isaiah 65:22 Jonah 4:6 Luke 12:19 John 16:21 Philippians 2:25-30 Psalms 16:11 Happiness found in God See also In God's presence Psalms 21:6; 43:41 Thessalonians 3:9 Psalms 119:35 See also In God's word Isaiah 55:2Jeremiah 15:16 Mark 12:37 Romans 7:22 Genesis 21:6 Acts 11:23 In God's actions See also Exodus 18:91 Samuel 2:1; 19:5 1 Kings 8:66 Esther 8:16 Psalms 16:6; 92:4; 111:2 Isaiah 61:10 Acts 13:48 Deuteronomy 30:9-10 God's happiness See also In obedient people 1 Samuel 15:22Psalms 147:11 Isaiah 9:17 Matthew 25:21 Proverbs 11:20 See also In the righteous Psalms 147:11Proverbs 11:1 Ecclesiastes 2:26 Jeremiah 9:24 Matthew 5:3-10 Jesus Christ's recipe for happiness pp Lk 6:20-22 Ecclesiastes 7:14Happiness may not be permanent See also Esther 5:9Job 7:7 Psalms 10:6 Proverbs 15:13 Ecclesiastes 11:9 Jeremiah 16:9 Lamentations 5:15 Joel 1:12 Psalms 84:12 Happiness for those who trust in God See also Psalms 2:12; 34:8; 40:4; 146:5Proverbs 16:20 Jeremiah 17:7 Luke 1:45 John 20:29 Galatians 3:9 Psalms 89:15 Happiness for those who obey God See also Job 5:17Psalms 1:1-2; 94:12; 112:1; 128:1 Proverbs 28:14; 29:18 Isaiah 56:1-2 Luke 11:27-28 Revelation 1:3; 22:7 Psalms 32:1-2 Happiness for those who are forgiven See also Romans 4:7-8Revelation 22:14 1 Peter 3:14 Happiness for those who suffer persecution See also Matthew 5:11-121 Peter 4:14 Matthew 11:6 Happiness for those who persevere See also James 1:12; 5:11Revelation 16:15 See also 1070 God, joy of1335 blessing 4971 seasons of life 5529 sieges 5830 delight 5847 enthusiasm 5900 laughter 5919 popularity 5939 satisfaction 5970 unhappiness 8117 discipleship, benefits 8283 joy |
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