Original Word: εὐφροσύνη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: euphrosuné
Pronunciation: yoo-fro-soo'-nay
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-fros-oo'-nay)
Definition: Gladness, joy, rejoicing
Meaning: joy, gladness, rejoicing.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root words εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and φρήν (phrēn, meaning "mind" or "spirit").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "euphrosuné" is שִׂמְחָה (simchah), which also means joy or gladness. This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe the joy of the Lord's people, especially in the context of worship and celebration (e.g., Psalm 16:11, Nehemiah 8:10).

Usage: The term "euphrosuné" conveys a sense of joyfulness or gladness, often associated with a state of well-being or contentment. It is used in the New Testament to describe a deep, abiding joy that comes from a relationship with God and the fulfillment of His promises. This joy is not merely an emotional response but a spiritual state that reflects the believer's trust and hope in God's faithfulness.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, joy and gladness were often linked to celebrations, feasts, and communal gatherings. The concept of "euphrosuné" would have resonated with early Christians who experienced joy through fellowship and the shared hope of salvation. This joy was countercultural, as it was not dependent on external circumstances but rooted in the internal assurance of God's presence and promises.

Cognate: 2167 euphrosýnē (from 2165 /euphraínō) – an optimistic (glad) outlook – regulated from within by the perspective Christ shares with the believer through faith (cf. Phil 2:2-5 with 1 Jn 4:17). 2167 /euphrosýnē ("a merry outlook") brings Spirit-defined moderation as we rejoice with a profound inner sense triumph. The believer who personally rejoices in Christ's triumph radiates this. See 2165 (euphrainō).

Word Origin
from a comp. of eu and phrén
Definition
gladness
NASB Translation
gladness (2).

STRONGS NT 2167: εὐφροσύνη

εὐφροσύνη, εὐφροσύνης, ἡ (εὔφρων (well-minded, cheerful)), from Homer down; good cheer, joy, gladness: Acts 2:28 (Psalm 15:11 ()); .

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

gladness, joy.

From the same as euphraino; joyfulness -- gladness, joy.

see GREEK euphraino

Forms and Transliterations

ευφροσύναις ευφροσύνας ευφροσύνη ευφροσύνην ευφροσυνης ευφροσύνης εὐφροσύνης euphrosunes euphrosunēs euphrosynes euphrosynēs euphrosýnes euphrosýnēs

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