Chara — Joy

Closely related to charis (grace) — joy as grace's echo: 'these things have I spoken unto you… that your joy might be full.'

Chara in the Bible — example verses

“When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.”Matthew 2:10 (KJV)

“But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;”Matthew 13:20 (KJV)

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”Matthew 13:44 (KJV)

“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”Matthew 25:21 (KJV)

“His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”Matthew 25:23 (KJV)

“And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.”Matthew 28:8 (KJV)

“And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;”Mark 4:16 (KJV)

“And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.”Luke 1:14 (KJV)

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