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Name of God’s Son

ΙΛΑΡΩΣΗΣ, ιλαρωσης

ILARŌSĒS, ilarōsēs

Sounds Like: hee-lah-ROH-sees

Translations: be cheerful, be merry, make cheerful, make merry

From the root: ΙΛΑΡΟΣ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word is a verb meaning 'to be cheerful' or 'to make cheerful'. It is derived from the adjective 'hilarious' (cheerful, joyful). In the context of the example, it appears to be used in a prohibitive sense, meaning 'do not make cheerful' or 'do not be cheerful' towards someone, implying a stern or serious demeanor. It can also mean to make someone else cheerful.

Inflection: Aorist, Subjunctive, Active, Second Person Singular

Strong’s number: G2431 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint

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