What does gelos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G1071

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

laughter; by impl. mirth, joy, rejoicing, Jas. 4:9*

In the original Greek the word is written: γέλως

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with gelos

These are the most notable occurrences of gelos (G1071) across the King James Bible.

James 4:9

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about gelos

What does gelos mean in Greek?

Strong's G1071 (gelos) is a Greek word that means: laughter; by impl. mirth, joy, rejoicing, Jas. 4:9* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does gelos appear in the Bible?

The word gelos (G1071) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1071?

Strong's G1071 is gelos, a Greek word defined as: laughter; by impl. mirth, joy, rejoicing, Jas. 4:9*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is gelos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

gelos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.