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Strong's G4796 συγχαίρω (synchairo)

sugchairo - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4796 — maroth in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4796
Language Greek
Linked Usages 8
Books 4

Strong's G4796 Quick Answer

Strong's G4796 συγχαίρω (sugchairo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sugchairo (soong-khai'-ro) v. 1. to sympathize in gladness, congratulate [from G4862 and G5463] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include rejoice. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
sugchairo (soong-khai'-ro) v. 1. to sympathize in gladness, congratulate [from G4862 and G5463]
Usage
8 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
rejoice

Meaning and Definition

sugchairo (soong-khai'-ro) v. 1. to sympathize in gladness, congratulate [from G4862 and G5463] KJV: rejoice in (with) Root(s): G4862, G5463

Original Word
συγχαίρω
Transliteration
sugchairo
Derivation
Root: χαίρω R1: 4862 R2: 5463
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4796. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to rejoice with

Usage: συν-χαίρω (Rec. συγ-), [in LXX: Gen.21:6 (צָחַק), 3Ma.1:8 R * ;] __1. to rejoice with: with dative of person(s), Luk.1:58 15:6, 9, Php.2:17-18, EV; with dative of thing(s), 1Co.12:26 13:6. __2. to congratulate (Æschin., Polyb., al.): Phi, l.with (Lft., in I.; cf. MM, xxiv).† (AS)

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How Strong's G4796 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sugchairo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Rejoice Luke 15:6

How Strong's G4796 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 7 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4796 (συγχαίρω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4796 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4796 in the New Testament

7 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 1:58 KJV

And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

Luke 15:6 KJV

And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

Luke 15:9 KJV

And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

Strong's G4796 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 21:6 Septuagint / Brenton

And Sarah said, The Lord has made laughter for me, for whoever shall hear shall rejoice with me.

Usage Excerpts

First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4796.

Genesis 21:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Sarah said, The Lord has made laughter for me, for whoever shall hear shall rejoice with me.
Luke 1:58 New Testament, KJV
And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
Luke 15:6 New Testament, KJV
And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
Luke 15:9 New Testament, KJV
And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
1 Corinthians 12:26 New Testament, KJV
And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
1 Corinthians 13:6 New Testament, KJV
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
Philippians 2:17 New Testament, KJV
Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
Philippians 2:18 New Testament, KJV
For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4796, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 3 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Philippians 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G4796 FAQ

What does synchairo (συγχαίρω) mean?

Strong's G4796 is a Greek entry for G4796 συγχαίρω (sugchairo). sugchairo (soong-khai'-ro) v. 1. to sympathize in gladness, congratulate [from G4862 and G5463]

How many times is synchairo (συγχαίρω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G4796 across 4 books.

Where can I study synchairo (συγχαίρω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4796 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate synchairo (συγχαίρω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as rejoice. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4796 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4796, with linked reader references where each row is available.