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H8055
שָׂמַח
sâmach
Pronunciation: saw-makh'
Definition
probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
KJV Renderings
cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very.
Word Analysis
EN: probably to brighten up
Etymology: a primitive root;