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שָׂמַח

sa.machto rejoiceHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb155 occurrences30 books147 verses

Definition

a primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
Traditional renderings: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, × very.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders שָׂמַח:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

155 total
  1. Psalm 30:1שִׂמַּ֖חְתָּ · to rejoice
    A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.
  2. Psalm 31:7וְאֶשְׂמְחָ֗ה · and rejoice
    I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction; You have known the anguish of my soul.
  3. Psalm 32:11שִׂמְח֬וּ · Be glad
    Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
  4. Psalm 33:21יִשְׂמַ֣ח · rejoice
    For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name.
  5. Psalm 34:2וְיִשְׂמָֽחוּ׃ · and rejoice
    My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.
  6. Psalm 35:15שָׂמְח֪וּ · in glee
    But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing.
  7. Psalm 35:19יִשְׂמְחוּ־ · gloat
    Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice.
  8. Psalm 35:24יִשְׂמְחוּ־ · gloat
    Vindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me.
  9. Psalm 35:27וְיִשְׂמְחוּ֮ · and gladness
    May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.”
  10. Psalm 38:16יִשְׂמְחוּ־ · gloat
    For I said, “Let them not gloat over me—those who taunt me when my foot slips.”
  11. Psalm 40:16וְיִשְׂמְח֨וּ׀ · and be glad
    May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!”
  12. Psalm 45:8שִׂמְּחֽוּךָ׃ · make you glad
    All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.
  13. Psalm 46:4יְשַׂמְּח֥וּ · delight
    There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
  14. Psalm 48:11יִשְׂמַ֤ח׀ · is glad
    Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments.
  15. Psalm 53:6יִשְׂמַ֥ח · be glad
    Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!
  16. Psalm 58:10יִשְׂמַ֣ח · will rejoice
    The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.
  17. Psalm 63:11יִשְׂמַ֪ח · will rejoice
    But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut.
  18. Psalm 64:10יִשְׂמַ֬ח · rejoice
    Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult.
  19. Psalm 66:6נִשְׂמְחָה־ · we rejoiced
    He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him.
  20. Psalm 67:4יִֽשְׂמְח֥וּ · be glad
    Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah
  21. Psalm 68:3יִשְׂמְח֣וּ · will be glad
    But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.
  22. Psalm 69:32יִשְׂמָ֑חוּ · and rejoice
    The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!
  23. Psalm 70:4וְיִשְׂמְח֨וּ׀ · and be glad
    May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”
  24. Psalm 85:6יִשְׂמְחוּ־ · may rejoice
    Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
  25. Psalm 86:4שַׂ֭מֵּחַ · Bring joy
    Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
  26. Psalm 89:42הִ֝שְׂמַ֗חְתָּ · rejoice
    You have exalted the right hand of his foes; You have made all his enemies rejoice.
  27. Psalm 90:14וְ֝נִשְׂמְחָ֗ה · and be glad
    Satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
  28. Psalm 90:15שַׂ֭מְּחֵנוּ · Make us glad
    Make us glad for as many days as You have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen evil.
  29. Psalm 92:4שִׂמַּחְתַּ֣נִי · have made me glad
    For You, O LORD, have made me glad by Your deeds; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands.
  30. Psalm 96:11יִשְׂמְח֣וּ · be glad
    Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it.
  31. Psalm 97:1יִ֝שְׂמְח֗וּ · be glad
    The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
  32. Psalm 97:8וַתִּשְׂמַ֨ח׀ · and rejoices
    Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
  33. Psalm 97:12שִׂמְח֣וּ · Rejoice
    Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
  34. Psalm 104:15יְשַׂמַּ֬ח · that gladdens
    …wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.
  35. Psalm 104:31יִשְׂמַ֖ח · rejoice
    May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works.
  36. Psalm 104:34אֶשְׂמַ֥ח · rejoice
    May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
  37. Psalm 105:3יִ֝שְׂמַ֗ח · rejoice
    Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
  38. Psalm 105:38שָׂמַ֣ח · was glad
    Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.
  39. Psalm 106:5לִ֭שְׂמֹחַ · and rejoice
    …that I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones, and rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, and give glory with Your inheritance.
  40. Psalm 107:30וַיִּשְׂמְח֥וּ · They rejoiced
    They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.
  41. Psalm 107:42וְיִשְׂמָ֑חוּ · and rejoice
    The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.
  42. Psalm 109:28יִשְׂמָֽח׃ · will rejoice
    Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice.
  43. Psalm 118:24וְנִשְׂמְחָ֣ה · and be glad
    This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
  44. Psalm 119:74וְיִשְׂמָ֑חוּ · and rejoice
    May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.
  45. Psalm 122:1שָׂ֭מַחְתִּי · I was glad
    A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
  46. Psalm 149:2יִשְׂמַ֣ח · rejoice
    Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.
  47. Proverbs 5:18וּ֝שְׂמַ֗ח · and may you rejoice
    May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth:
  48. Proverbs 10:1יְשַׂמַּח־ · brings joy
    The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
  49. Proverbs 12:25יְשַׂמְּחֶֽנָּה׃ · cheers it up
    Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
  50. Proverbs 13:9יִשְׂמָ֑ח · shines brightly
    The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.