# rejoice #

## Definition: ##

The term "rejoice" means to be full of joy and gladness.

 * This term often refers to being very happy about the good things that God has done.
 * It could be translated as "be very happy" or "be very glad" or "be full of joy."
 * When Mary said "my soul rejoices in God my Savior," she meant "God my Savior has made me very happy" or "I feel so joyful because of what God my Savior has done for me."

(See also: [joy](../kt/joy.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Thessalonians 05:15-18](rc://en/tn/help/1th/05/15)
* [Acts 16:32-34](rc://en/tn/help/act/16/32)
* [John 03:29-30](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/03/29)
* [Luke 15:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/luk/15/06)
* [Luke 19:37-38](rc://en/tn/help/luk/19/37)
* [Matthew 02:9-10](rc://en/tn/help/mat/02/09)
* [Philippians 04:10-13](rc://en/tn/help/php/04/10)
* [Romans 05:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/rom/05/01)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H1523, H1524, H2302, H2654, H4885, H5937, H5938, H5947, H5965, H5970, H6342, H6670, H7442, H7797, H7832, H8055, H8056, H8057, G21, G2165, G2620, G2744, G2745, G4796, G4913, G5463