Leviticus 23:40

You shall take on the first day the fruit of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days.

Luke 1:14

You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.

Luke 1:28

Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!"

Luke 1:47

My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior,

Luke 1:58

Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her, and they rejoiced with her.

Luke 6:23

Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets.

Luke 10:20

Nevertheless, don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."



Luke 10:21

In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight."

Luke 13:17

As he said these things, all his adversaries were disappointed, and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

Luke 15:6

When he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!'

Luke 15:9

When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the drachma which I had lost.'

Luke 19:37

As he was now getting near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,

Matthew 2:10

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.



Matthew 18:13

If he finds it, most certainly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray.

Matthew 28:9

As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.

Micah 7:8

Don't rejoice against me, my enemy. When I fall, I will arise. When I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me.

Nehemiah 12:43

They offered great sacrifices that day, and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

Nehemiah 12:44

On that day were men appointed over the rooms for the treasures, for the wave offerings, for the first fruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them, according to the fields of the cities, the portions appointed by the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites who waited.

Obadiah 1:12

But don't look down on your brother in the day of his disaster, and don't rejoice over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction. Don't speak proudly in the day of distress.

Philippians 1:18

What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.



Philippians 2:17

Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.

Philippians 2:18

In the same way, you also rejoice, and rejoice with me.

Philippians 2:28

I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

Philippians 3:1

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe.

Philippians 3:3

For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, Rejoice!

Philippians 4:10

But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity.



Proverbs 2:14

who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil;

Proverbs 5:18

Let your spring be blessed. Rejoice in the wife of your youth.

Proverbs 11:10

When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

Proverbs 23:16

yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right.

Proverbs 23:25

Let your father and your mother be glad! Let her who bore you rejoice!

Proverbs 24:17

Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;



Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Psalms 2:11

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Psalms 5:11

But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice, Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them. Let them also who love your name be joyful in you.

Psalms 9:2

I will be glad and rejoice in you. I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

Psalms 9:14

that I may show forth all your praise. In the gates of the daughter of Zion, I will rejoice in your salvation.

Psalms 13:4

Lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed against him;" Lest my adversaries rejoice when I fall.

Psalms 13:5

But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.

Psalms 14:7

Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. A Psalm by David.

Psalms 16:9

Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

Psalms 21:1

The king rejoices in your strength, the LORD! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!

Psalms 28:7

the LORD is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.

Psalms 30:1

I will extol you, the LORD, for you have raised me up, and have not made my foes to rejoice over me.

Psalms 31:7

I will be glad and rejoice in your loving kindness, for you have seen my affliction. You have known my soul in adversities.

Psalms 32:11

Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart!

Psalms 33:1

Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous! Praise is fitting for the upright.

Psalms 33:21

For our heart rejoices in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

Psalms 35:9

My soul shall be joyful in the LORD. It shall rejoice in his salvation.

Psalms 35:15

But in my adversity, they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together. The attackers gathered themselves together against me, and I didn't know it. They tore at me, and didn't cease.

Psalms 35:19

Don't let those who are my enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; neither let those who hate me without a cause wink their eyes.

Psalms 35:26

Let them be disappointed and confounded together who rejoice at my calamity. Let them be clothed with shame and dishonor who magnify themselves against me.

Psalms 40:16

Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let such as love your salvation say continually, "Let the LORD be exalted!"

Psalms 48:11

Let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice, Because of your judgments.

Psalms 51:8

Let me hear joy and gladness, That the bones which you have broken may rejoice.

Psalms 53:6

Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God brings back his people from captivity, then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, "Isn't David hiding himself among us?"

Psalms 58:10

The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;

Psalms 63:7

For you have been my help. I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings.

Psalms 63:11

But the king shall rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will praise him, for the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

Psalms 66:6

He turned the sea into dry land. They went through the river on foot. There, we rejoiced in him.

Psalms 68:3

But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.

Psalms 68:4

Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Extol him who rides on the clouds: to Yah, his name! Rejoice before him!

Psalms 70:4

Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, "Let God be exalted!"

Psalms 85:6

Won't you revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?

Psalms 89:12

The north and the south, you have created them. Tabor and Hermon rejoice in your name.

Psalms 89:16

In your name they rejoice all day. In your righteousness, they are exalted.

Psalms 89:42

You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries. You have made all of his enemies rejoice.

Psalms 90:14

Satisfy us in the morning with your loving kindness, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

Psalms 96:11

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Let the sea roar, and its fullness!

Psalms 97:1

the LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!

Psalms 97:8

Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced, because of your judgments, the LORD.

Psalms 104:31

Let the glory of the LORD endure forever. Let the LORD rejoice in his works.

Psalms 104:34

Let your meditation be sweet to him. I will rejoice in the LORD.

Psalms 105:3

Glory in his holy name. Let the heart of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

Psalms 106:5

that I may see the prosperity of your chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation, that I may glory with your inheritance.

Psalms 109:28

They may curse, but you bless. When they arise, they will be shamed, but your servant shall rejoice.

Psalms 118:24

This is the day that the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!

Psalms 119:14

I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches.

Psalms 119:162

I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great spoil.

Psalms 149:2

Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

Psalms 149:5

Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds.

Revelation 11:10

Those who dwell on the earth rejoice over them, and they will be glad. They will give gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.

Revelation 12:12

Therefore rejoice, heavens, and you who dwell in them. Woe to the earth and to the sea, because the devil has gone down to you, having great wrath, knowing that he has but a short time."

Revelation 18:20

"Rejoice over her, O heaven, you saints, apostles, and prophets; for God has judged your judgment on her."

Revelation 19:7

Let us rejoice and be exceedingly glad, and let us give the glory to him. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready."

Romans 5:2

through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Romans 5:3

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;

Romans 5:11

Not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

Romans 12:15

Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

Romans 15:10

Again he says, "Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people."

Romans 16:19

For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.

Song of Solomon 1:4

Take me away with you. Let us hurry. The king has brought me into his rooms. Friends We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will praise your love more than wine! Beloved They are right to love you.

Zechariah 2:10

Sing and rejoice, daughter of Zion; for, behold, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of you,' says the LORD.

Zechariah 4:10

Indeed, who despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These are the eyes of the LORD, which run back and forth through the whole earth."

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Zechariah 10:7

Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their heart will rejoice as through wine; yes, their children will see it, and rejoice. Their heart will be glad in the LORD.

Zephaniah 3:14

Sing, daughter of Zion! Shout, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem.

Zephaniah 3:17

the LORD, your God, is in the midst of you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.


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