Strong's Lexicon

G1071

G1071 — γέλως

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekgelosnounOccurrences: 1

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G1071
Word:γέλως
Part of Speech:noun
Etymology:from G1070
Language:Greek
Occurrences:1
Transliteration:gelos
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:ghel'-ows
Meaning:1. laughter (as a mark of gratification)
KJV Renderings:laughter

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

γέλως, γέλωτος, , laughter: Jas 4:9. (From Homer down.)

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

γέλως (laughter)

James 4:9

KJV: Be afflicted and mourn and weep let your laughter be turned to mourning and joy to heaviness
GK: ταλαιπωρήσατε και πενθήσατε και κλαύσατε ο γέλως υμών εις πένθος μεταστραφήτω και η χαρά εις κατήφειαν
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