Dictionary of Bible Themes Joy is experienced naturally in many circumstances of life and in human relationships. It is especially important in the life of God's people, who experience joy in response to all that God has done for them. Psalms 96:11-13Poetic images of joy in creation See also Job 39:13pp 1Ch 16:31-33 Psalms 65:12-13; 89:12; 97:1; 100:1Isaiah 35:1-2; 49:13 Luke 1:13-15 Joy arising from specific circumstances See also Joy because of the birth of children Genesis 30:12-13Luke 1:58 Exodus 18:9 1 Samuel 18:6 Joy because of victory and deliverance Jeremiah 41:13Zechariah 10:7 Proverbs 15:30 See also Joy because of the behaviour of others Proverbs 23:24-25Matthew 14:6-7 Hebrews 13:17 Ecclesiastes 5:19-20 Joy because of God's blessings in everyday life Philippians 4:1Joy arising from relationships See also Proverbs 5:18Songs 1:4; 3:11 Romans 12:15; 15:26-27 1 Corinthians 12:26 Philippians 1:4-6 Philemon 1:7 Psalms 4:7; 16:11 God's people find their joy in him Habakkuk 3:17-18Philippians 3:1 See also 1 Chronicles 16:10Psalms 43:4 Philippians 1:23-26 Philippians 4:4 knowing Jesus Christ Nehemiah 12:43Job 8:21 God himself gives joy to his people Ecclesiastes 2:26Isaiah 9:3 Acts 13:52; 14:15-17 1 Samuel 2:1 Reasons for God's people to know joy 2 Chronicles 6:41God's deliverance Job 22:22-26God's goodness Psalms 19:8repentance Psalms 94:19the rightness of God's precepts Psalms 122:1God's consolation Isaiah 25:9being in God's presence Isaiah 58:13-14God's salvation Jeremiah 15:16honouring the Sabbath Jeremiah 31:12God's words Luke 1:46-49God's generosity Romans 15:13recognition by God See also trusting God 1075 God, justice of2042 Christ, justice of 5664 children 5691 friends, good 5708 marriage 5831 depression 5875 hatred 5919 popularity 7922 fellowship with God 8292 love 8414 encouragement |
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