שִׂמְחָה
Blithesomeness or glee , (religious or festival) · the heart (as the most interior organ);
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שִׂמְחָה H8057 blithesomeness or glee , (religious or festival)
לֵבָב H3824 the heart (as the most interior organ);
What does שִׂמְחָה (simchah) mean in the Bible?
שִׂמְחָה · לֵבָב is a Hebrew word meaning "blithesomeness or glee , (religious or festival)". � exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing). Joy is presented as the natural outcome of hope rooted in righteousness.
Full entry for שִׂמְחָה (H8057, H3824) · Browse the biblical lexicon
Meaning
Religious joy rooted in covenant relationship; gladness that flows from God's presence and blessing, not mere emotional pleasure
� exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing).
Why This Word Matters
Joy is presented as the natural outcome of hope rooted in righteousness. Proverbs 10:28
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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