"joy, gladness, rejoicing, Acts 2:28; 14:17*"
Definition and meaning
joy, gladness, rejoicing, Acts 2:28; 14:17*
In the original Greek the word is written: εὐφροσύνη
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of euphrosyne (G2167) across the King James Bible.
Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.
Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
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Common questions
Strong's G2167 (euphrosyne) is a Greek word that means: joy, gladness, rejoicing, Acts 2:28; 14:17* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word euphrosyne (G2167) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2167 is euphrosyne, a Greek word defined as: joy, gladness, rejoicing, Acts 2:28; 14:17*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
euphrosyne is a Greek word found in the New Testament.