ἀγαλλιάω (agalliáō) — Be Glad

Greek word study: ἀγαλλιάω (agalliáō), Strong's G21. properly, to jump for joy, i.e. exult

GreekStrong's G21
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀγαλλιάω (agalliáō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, to jump for joy, i.e. exult

Word study
Derivation: from agan (much) and G242 (ἅλλομαι);

KJV translation words: be (exceeding) glad, with exceeding joy, rejoice (greatly)

Where this word appears

Strong's G21 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:12 and last appears in Revelation 19:7.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

rejoiced ×3He rejoiced ×1do exult ×1exulting ×1rejoices ×1to rejoice ×1we may exult ×1you greatly rejoice ×1you yourself rejoice ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἠγαλλιάσατο ×4ἀγαλλιᾶσθε ×3ἀγαλλιαθῆναι ×1ἀγαλλιώμενοι ×1ἀγαλλιῶμεν ×1ἠγαλλίασεν ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Peter ×3Luke ×2John ×2Acts ×2Matthew ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 11)

  • Matthew 5:12 — ἀγαλλιᾶσθε — do exult
  • Luke 1:47 — ἠγαλλίασεν — rejoices
  • Luke 10:21 — ἠγαλλιάσατο — He rejoiced
  • John 5:35 — ἀγαλλιαθῆναι — to rejoice
  • John 8:56 — ἠγαλλιάσατο — rejoiced
  • Acts 2:26 — ἠγαλλιάσατο — rejoiced
  • Acts 16:34 — ἠγαλλιάσατο — rejoiced
  • 1 Peter 1:6 — ἀγαλλιᾶσθε — you greatly rejoice
  • 1 Peter 1:8 — ἀγαλλιᾶσθε — you yourself rejoice
  • 1 Peter 4:13 — ἀγαλλιώμενοι — exulting
  • Revelation 19:7 — ἀγαλλιῶμεν — we may exult

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G242 ἅλλομαι (hállomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G20 ἀγαλλίασις (agallíasis).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does agalliáō (G21) mean?

Properly, to jump for joy, i.e. exult.

How is G21 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G21 as: be (exceeding) glad, with exceeding joy, rejoice (greatly).

How often does ἀγαλλιάω (agalliáō) appear?

Strong's G21 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:12 and last appears in Revelation 19:7.