Matthew 2:10

ἰδόντες δὲ τὸν ἀστέρα ἐχάρησαν χαρὰν μεγάλην σφόδρα
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
ἰδόντες
G1492 V-2AAP-NPM
eidō
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 and G3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
  • to see
    • to perceive with the eyes
      • "to perceive by any of the senses"to perceive, notice, discern, discover"to see
      • i.e., to turn the eyes, the mind, the attention to anything
        • "to pay attention, observe"to see about something
        • i.e., to ascertain what must be done about it
        to inspect, examine"to look at, behold
      to experience any state or condition"to see i.e., have an interview with, to visit
    to know
    • to know of anything
      • "to know, i.e., get knowledge of, understand, perceive
      • of any fact
        • "the force and meaning of something which has definite meaning"to know how, to be skilled in
      to have regard for one, cherish, pay attention to (1 Thessalonians 5:12)
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
τὸν
G3588 T-ASM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἀστέρα
G792 N-ASM
astēr
a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively
  • a star
ἐχάρησαν
G5463 V-2AOI-3P
chairō
to be ___%___cheer___%___ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
  • to rejoice, be glad
    • "to rejoice exceedingly"to be well, thrive"in salutations, hail!"at the beginning of letters: to give one greeting, salute
χαρὰν
G5479 N-ASF
chara
cheerfulness, i.e., calm delight
  • joy, gladness
    • the joy received from you
      • "the cause or occasion of joy
      • of persons who are one's joy
μεγάλην
G3173 A-ASF
megas
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • great
    • of the external form or sensible appearance of things (or of persons)
      • in particular, of space and its dimensions, as respects
        • mass and weight: great
          • "compass and extent: large, spacious"measure and height: long"stature and age: great, old
      of number and quantity: numerous, large, abundant"of age: the elder"used of intensity and its degrees: with great effort, of the affections and emotions of the mind, of natural events powerfully affecting the senses: violent, mighty, strong
    predicated of rank, as belonging to
    • persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power
      • "things esteemed highly for their importance: of great moment, of great weight, importance"a thing to be highly esteemed for its excellence: excellent
    splendid, prepared on a grand scale, stately"great things
    • of God's preeminent blessings
      • "of things which overstep the province of a created being, proud (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the majesty of God
σφόδρα
G4970 ADV
sphodra
of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e., in a high degree, much
  • exceedingly, greatly

ἰδόντες δὲ τὸν ἀστέρα ἐχάρησαν χαρὰν μεγάλην σφόδρα
10
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Cross References

Psalms 105:3

הִֽתְהַלְלוּ בְּשֵׁם קָדְשׁוֹ יִשְׂמַח לֵב׀ מְבַקְשֵׁי יְהוָֽה׃
3
Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.

Luke 2:20

καὶ ἐπέστρεψαν οἱ ποιμένες δοξάζοντες καὶ αἰνοῦντες τὸν θεὸν ἐπὶ πᾶσιν οἷς ἤκουσαν καὶ εἶδον καθὼς ἐλαλήθη πρὸς αὐτούς
20
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Luke 2:10

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς ὁ ἄγγελος Μὴ φοβεῖσθε ἰδού γὰρ εὐαγγελίζομαι ὑμῖν χαρὰν μεγάλην ἥτις ἔσται παντὶ τῷ λαῷ
10
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring good tidings you of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Romans 15:9

τὰ δὲ ἔθνη ὑπὲρ ἐλέους δοξάσαι τὸν θεόν καθὼς γέγραπται Διὰ τοῦτο ἐξομολογήσομαί σοι ἐν ἔθνεσιν καὶ τῷ ὀνόματί σου ψαλῶ
9
And that the might Gentiles glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

Psalms 67:4

יִֽשְׂמְחוּ וִֽירַנְּנוּ לְאֻמִּים כִּֽי-תִשְׁפֹּט עַמִּים מִישֹׁר וּלְאֻמִּים׀ בָּאָרֶץ תַּנְחֵם סֶֽלָה׃
4
O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.

Deuteronomy 32:13

יַרְכִּבֵהוּ עַל-‫(במותי)‬ בָּמֳתֵי אָרֶץ וַיֹּאכַל תְּנוּבֹת שָׂדָי וַיֵּֽנִקֵהֽוּ דְבַשׁ מִסֶּלַע וְשֶׁמֶן מֵֽחַלְמִישׁ צֽוּר׃
13
He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eat the increase of the fields; and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock;

Acts 13:46

παῤῥησιασάμενοί δὲ ὁ Παῦλος καὶ ὁ Βαρναβᾶς εἶπον Ὑμῖν ἦν ἀναγκαῖον πρῶτον λαληθῆναι τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ· ἐπειδὴ δὲ ἀπωθεῖσθε αὐτὸν καὶ οὐκ ἀξίους κρίνετε ἑαυτοὺς τῆς αἰωνίου ζωῆς ἰδού στρεφόμεθα εἰς τὰ ἔθνη
46
Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put from you, it and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
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