Strong's Lexicon
G1071
G1071 — γέλως
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
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, ὁ, laughter: Jas 4:9. (From Homer down.)
Other Resources
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