What are the Hebrew or Greek words for joy and rejoice?

sequoianoir

The two Greek words used -- chairein and chaironton -- are both forms of the same Greek word: chairo. It means 'to rejoice, be glad, full of joy.' The first is a Present Active Infinitive, the second is a Present Active Participle (genitive case, masculine, plural). This word is related to charis which means 'grace.' In its broader meaning it is a form of greeting, such as 'be well' or 'thrive.' See http://www.geocities.com/biblefood/joytrial.html Dec 02 02, 6:58 PM

Yaarbiriah

Hebrew has several words for joy, each with different shades of meaning. 'Simcha' (ch is a soft gutteral, between h and the ch of 'Bach') means happiness in the most full sense. 'Gila' is a stronger sensation of joy but more transient and worldly (related to 'gal' = wave.) 'rina' is a joy related to singing and shouting. 'ditza' is joy related to dancing. 'hanaah' enjoyment (of something specific.) http://www.kamous.com/dir/hebrew-dictionary May 01 07, 4:23 AM