ἘΠΙΧΑΡΜΑ, ἐπιχαρμα
EPICHARMA, epicharma
Sounds Like: ep-ee-KHAR-mah
Translations: joy over, object of joy, cause for joy, a joy, an object of joy
From the root: ἘΠΙΧΑΡΜΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun, combining 'upon' or 'over' (ἘΠΙ) with 'joy' or 'delight' (ΧΑΡΜΑ). It refers to the joy or delight felt over something, often with a negative connotation, implying malicious joy or gloating over an enemy's misfortune. It can also refer to the object or cause of such joy, making someone an 'object of joy' for their enemies.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G1946 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Justin Martyr
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 72:1
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
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