Hebrew · H8342, G5479 · unreviewed

שָׂשׂוֹן

Cheerfulness ; specifically, welcome · joy

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שָׂשׂוֹן H8342 cheerfulness ; specifically, welcome

Pronunciation śāśôn

Exuberant joy expressing delight; often marks divine favor or festive celebration in communal contexts

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χαρά G5479 joy

Pronunciation chará

Joy arising from faith, salvation, or spiritual blessing; often connected with Holy Spirit's presence.

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What does שָׂשׂוֹן (sason) mean in the Bible?

שָׂשׂוֹן · χαρά is a Hebrew word meaning "Gladness or rejoicing often associated with celebration or covenant blessing.". Gladness or rejoicing often associated with celebration or covenant blessing.

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Meaning

Gladness or rejoicing often associated with celebration or covenant blessing.

Grammatical Forms

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

Acts 8 — The Scattered Church Carries Christ Beyond Jerusalem John 15 — The True Vine, Abiding Fruitfulness, Christlike Love, and the World’s Hatred John 16 — The Spirit’s Convicting Witness, the Disciples’ Sorrow Turned to Joy, and Christ’s Victory over the World John 17 — The Son’s High Priestly Prayer: Glory, Preservation, Sanctification, Unity, Mission, and Love Luke 15 — The Joy of God over the Lost Being Found Luke 2 — The Savior Born, Revealed, Presented, and Growing in Wisdom Luke 24 — The Risen Christ Opens the Scriptures, Commissions Witnesses, and Ascends in Blessing Matthew 13 — The Kingdom in Parables: Hearing, Hiddenness, Growth, Worth, and Judgment Matthew 2 — The Messiah Worshiped, Threatened, Preserved, and Called Out of Egypt Matthew 25 — Readiness, Stewardship, and the Final Judgment of the Son of Man Matthew 28 — The Resurrection of Jesus and the Great Commission of the Risen King Philippians 4 — Rejoicing, Peace, Contentment, and Gospel Partnership in Christ Romans 14 — Receiving One Another, Honoring the Lord, and Pursuing Peace in Matters of Conscience Romans 15 — Bearing with the Weak, Welcoming One Another, and Paul’s Priestly Mission to the Gentiles

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

Sources

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