TheWay Bibleἀγαλλίασις G20
G20 is the Greek word ἀγαλλίασις, transliterated agallíasis. The King James Version most often renders it gladness.
What it means
exultation; specially, welcome.
Where it comes from
from G21 (ἀγαλλιάω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: gladness, (exceeding) joy.
Verses using ἀγαλλίασις
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 1:14 · KJV
And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
Acts 2:46 · KJV
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Hebrews 1:9 · KJV
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
Common questions
What does Strong's G20 mean?
G20 is the Greek word ἀγαλλίασις (agallíasis), meaning exultation; specially, welcome.
How is G20 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it gladness (3 times).
How many times does G20 appear in the Bible?
ἀγαλλίασις (agallíasis) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G20 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G21 (ἀγαλλιάω).
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