So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. Acts 5:41 NASB Rejoicing– When the disciples were beaten and instructed no longer to proclaim Yeshua as Messiah, they reacted in a way that is not easily understood. They rejoiced. This seems particularly strange given…
For the Jews there was light and gladnessand joyand honor. Esther 8:16 NASB Gladness/joy – The usual Hebrew word for “joy” is śimḥâ. It comes from the root śāmaḥ, “to rejoice.” You would have expected it to be the Hebrew translated as “joy” in this verse. But it isn’t. In this verse, śimḥâ is translated “gladness,” because there is…
When the wicked perish there is rejoicing Proverbs 11:10 (Jonathan Sacks translation) When – Do you have a religious duty to report and testify against a criminal? While most of us might say, “Yes,” when it comes to actually following through, we are often much more hesitant. We imagine the protracted process of the courts,…
Therefore, my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; also my flesh shall rest in confidence. Psalm 16:9 Therefore – Why are you glad? Why do you rejoice? Why do you rest in confidence (not “rest in peace” – not yet, I hope)? David has a very good reason for proclaiming these things, but we…
YHWH, in Your strength the king rejoices and in Your deliverance how he rejoices greatly! Psalm 21:1 (my translation) Rejoices – English just doesn’t cut it. English is a language focused on things. So, we have dozens of words to distinguish slight variables in things. Just think about the many different words we have that…
