שִׂמְּחָם הָאֱלֹהִים שִׂמְחָה גְדוֹלָה
Probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome · gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative · blithesomeness or glee , (religious or festival) · great (in any sense); hence, older ; also insolent
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שָׂמַח H8055 probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
אֱלֹהִים H430 gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative
שִׂמְחָה H8057 blithesomeness or glee , (religious or festival)
גָּדוֹל H1419 great (in any sense); hence, older ; also insolent
What does שִׂמְּחָם הָאֱלֹהִים שִׂמְחָה גְדוֹלָה (simmecham ha-Elohim simchah gedolah) mean in the Bible?
שָׂמַח · אֱלֹהִים · שִׂמְחָה · גָּדוֹל is a Hebrew word meaning "God made them rejoice with great joy.". God made them rejoice with great joy.
Full entry for שִׂמְּחָם הָאֱלֹהִים שִׂמְחָה גְדוֹלָה (H8055, H430, H8057, H1419) · Browse the biblical lexicon
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