Cheerful (13 Occurrences)

... willing. Multi-Version Concordance Cheerful (13 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 5:6 We have therefore a cheerful confidence. We know ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cheerful.htm - 10k

Cheer (22 Occurrences)

... 6. (vt) To cause to rejoice; to gladden; to make cheerful; -- often with up. ... 9. (vi) To grow cheerful; to become gladsome or joyous; -- usually with up. 10. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cheer.htm - 16k

Reluctantly (2 Occurrences)

... "It is a cheerful giver that God loves." (WEY RSV NIV). 1 Peter 5:2 Be shepherds of God's flock which is among you. Exercise the ... biblethesaurus.org/r/reluctantly.htm - 7k

Medicine (4 Occurrences)

... half of the verse. In any case the meaning is that a cheerful disposition is a powerful remedial agent. In the figurative account ... biblethesaurus.org/m/medicine.htm - 11k

Brighten (3 Occurrences)

... 3. (v.) To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful; as, to brighten one's ... biblethesaurus.org/b/brighten.htm - 7k

Banished (19 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Banish. Multi-Version Concordance Banished (19 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 5:6 We have therefore a cheerful confidence. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/banished.htm - 12k

Cheerfully (4 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a cheerful manner, gladly. Multi-Version Concordance Cheerfully (4 Occurrences). Acts 24:10 When ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cheerfully.htm - 7k

Confidence (103 Occurrences)

... 2 Corinthians 3:4 Such confidence we have through Christ toward God; (WEB WEY ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV). 2 Corinthians 5:6 We have therefore a cheerful confidence. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/confidence.htm - 39k

Merry (38 Occurrences)

... 2. (superl.) Cheerful; joyous; not sad; happy. ... Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. ... biblethesaurus.org/m/merry.htm - 18k

Countenance (67 Occurrences)

... Samuel 14:27 Daniel 1:15); in 1 Samuel 16:12, literally, "fair of eyes"; "comely" (Songs 2:14); "beautiful" (to'ar, 1 Samuel 25:3); "cheerful" (panim, Proverbs ... biblethesaurus.org/c/countenance.htm - 30k

Necessity (22 Occurrences)

... (WEY). 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/necessity.htm - 13k

Occasions (8 Occurrences)

... 8:19 Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "The fasts of the fourth fifth, seventh, and tenth months shall be for the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts ... biblethesaurus.org/o/occasions.htm - 8k

Loves (97 Occurrences)

... 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/loves.htm - 34k

Laugh (23 Occurrences)

... in laughter. 2. (vi) Fig.: To be or appear gay, cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport. 3. (vt ... biblethesaurus.org/l/laugh.htm - 13k

Loveth (88 Occurrences)

... 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. ... biblethesaurus.org/l/loveth.htm - 30k

Grievingly (1 Occurrence)

... Grievingly (1 Occurrence). 2 Corinthians 9:7 each according as he is purposed in his heart; not grievingly, or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/grievingly.htm - 6k

Glad (421 Occurrences)

... 1. (superl.) Pleased; joyous; happy; cheerful; gratified; -- opposed to sorry, sorrowful, or unhappy; -- said of persons, and often followed by of, at, that ... biblethesaurus.org/g/glad.htm - 37k

Giver (21 Occurrences)

... (DBY). 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/giver.htm - 12k

Gatherings (9 Occurrences)

... and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful gatherings. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gatherings.htm - 9k

Grudgingly (2 Occurrences)

... (See NIV). 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/grudgingly.htm - 7k

Wretched (14 Occurrences)

... (DBY). Proverbs 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. (WEB NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wretched.htm - 10k

Flourish (26 Occurrences)

... 14, the Revised Version (British and American) "green," and ra`anan, Aramaic in Daniel 4:4; nubh, "to sprout" (Zechariah 9:17, the King James Version "cheerful... biblethesaurus.org/f/flourish.htm - 18k

Forwardness (2 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promptness; as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/forwardness.htm - 13k

Radiant (14 Occurrences)

... ra'-di-ant (nahar, "to sparkle" ie (figurative) be cheerful; hence (from the sheen of a running stream), to flow, ie (figurative) assemble; flow (together), be ... biblethesaurus.org/r/radiant.htm - 12k

Eagerly (36 Occurrences)

... Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly, in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but with cheerful minds; (WEY RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/eagerly.htm - 15k

Enjoys (5 Occurrences)

... (WEB NAS NIV). Proverbs 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. (WEB). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/enjoys.htm - 7k

Eagerness (6 Occurrences)

... Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly, in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but with cheerful minds; (See NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/eagerness.htm - 8k

Degrees (18 Occurrences)

... are characterized by brevity, by a key-word, by epanaphora [ie, repetition], and by their epigrammatic style...More than half of them are cheerful, and all of ... biblethesaurus.org/d/degrees.htm - 14k

Darkness (177 Occurrences)

... darkness of the streets in the East, which are never lighted up by any public or private lamps after nightfall, in contrast with the blaze of cheerful light in ... biblethesaurus.org/d/darkness.htm - 41k

Dries (10 Occurrences)

... WEB RSV). Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (WEB NAS RSV NIV). Isaiah ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dries.htm - 9k

Pleasant (119 Occurrences)

... 2. (a.) Cheerful; enlivening; gay; sprightly; humorous; sportive; as, pleasant company; a pleasant fellow. 3. (n.) A wit; a humorist; a buffoon. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pleasant.htm - 37k

Praises (66 Occurrences)

... praises;" (WEY DBY NIV). James 5:13 Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises. (WEB NAS). 1 Peter 2 ... biblethesaurus.org/p/praises.htm - 24k

Purposed (44 Occurrences)

... 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let' each man 'do' according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/purposed.htm - 20k

Purposeth (3 Occurrences)

... 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/purposeth.htm - 7k

Philippians (2 Occurrences)

... letter written in a dungeon at Rome, and carried along the Egnatian Way by an obscure Christian messenger, has been a light divine and a cheerful guide along ... biblethesaurus.org/p/philippians.htm - 42k

Breaks (35 Occurrences)

... the spirit. (See RSV). Proverbs 15:13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit. (WEB). Proverbs 17 ... biblethesaurus.org/b/breaks.htm - 16k

Bright (85 Occurrences)

... 5. (a.) Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent. 6. (a.) Sparkling with wit; lively; vivacious; shedding cheerfulness and joy around; cheerful; cheery. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bright.htm - 32k

Bilgah (3 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary Cheerful. (1.) The head of the fifteenth sacerdotal course for the temple service (1 Chronicles 24:14). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bilgah.htm - 8k

Compulsion (8 Occurrences)

... (See NAS). 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/compulsion.htm - 8k

Constraint (6 Occurrences)

... 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or by constraint: for God loveth a cheerful giver. (WBS). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/constraint.htm - 8k

Careless (10 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Free from care or anxiety. hence, cheerful; light-hearted. 2. (a.) Having no care; not taking ... biblethesaurus.org/c/careless.htm - 11k

Clear (641 Occurrences)

... clear head. 4. (superl.) Not clouded with passion; serene; cheerful. 5. (superl.) Easily or distinctly heard; audible; canorous. 6 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/clear.htm - 39k

Cheerfulness (1 Occurrence)

...Cheerful occurs in Proverbs 15:13, 15 (the King James Version "merry"); Zechariah 8:19; Zechariah 9:17 the King James Version; Sirach 30:25; 2 Corinthians 9:7 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cheerfulness.htm - 9k

Comfortable (2 Occurrences)

... 4. (a.) In a condition of comfort; having comforts; not suffering or anxious; hence, contented; cheerful; as, to lead a comfortable life. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/comfortable.htm - 7k

Cheereth (1 Occurrence)

biblethesaurus.org/c/cheereth.htm - 6k

Cloudy (6 Occurrences)

... sky. 2. (n.) Consisting of a cloud or clouds. 3. (n.) Indicating gloom, anxiety, sullenness, or ill-nature; not open or cheerful. 4 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cloudy.htm - 8k

Contribute (4 Occurrences)

... and not do it reluctantly or under compulsion. "It is a cheerful giver that God loves." (WEY). 2 Kings 15:20 Menahem exacted the ... biblethesaurus.org/c/contribute.htm - 8k

Chirp (3 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) To make a shop, sharp, cheerful, as of small birds or crickets. 2. (n.) A short, sharp note, as of a bird or insect. Int. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chirp.htm - 8k

Abaddon (7 Occurrences)

... It is the world of the dead in its utterly dismal, destructive, dreadful aspect, not in those more cheerful aspects in which activities are conceived of as in ... biblethesaurus.org/a/abaddon.htm - 12k

Aching (1 Occurrence)

... See Ache. Multi-Version Concordance Aching (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 15:13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit. (WEB). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/aching.htm - 6k

Anticipate (5 Occurrences)

... 2 Corinthians 5:8 So we have a cheerful confidence, and we anticipate with greater delight being banished from the body and going home to the Lord. (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/anticipate.htm - 8k

Sing (147 Occurrences)

... James 5:13 Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sing.htm - 36k

Shepherds (55 Occurrences)

... Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly, in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but with cheerful minds; (WEY NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/shepherds.htm - 24k

Spirit (706 Occurrences)

... 9. (n.) Temper or disposition of mind; mental condition or disposition; intellectual or moral state; -- often in the plural; as, to be cheerful, or in good ... biblethesaurus.org/s/spirit.htm - 101k

Severe (53 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (superl.) Serious in feeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful. 2. (superl ... biblethesaurus.org/s/severe.htm - 23k

Sparrow (4 Occurrences)

... It only happens when the bird's mate has been killed or its nest and young destroyed, and this most cheerful of birds sitting solitary and dejected made a deep ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sparrow.htm - 13k

Galilee (73 Occurrences)

... the cities and villages that thickly studded them resounded with the hum of a busy population; while from hill-side and corn-field came the cheerful cry of ... biblethesaurus.org/g/galilee.htm - 67k

Good (8348 Occurrences)

... British and American) translated "merry" (Judges 16:25 1 Samuel 25:36 2 Samuel 13:28 Proverbs 15:15, the Revised Version (British and American) "cheerful"), etc ... biblethesaurus.org/g/good.htm - 26k

Delight (213 Occurrences)

... 2 Corinthians 5:8 So we have a cheerful confidence, and we anticipate with greater delight being banished from the body and going home to the Lord. (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/d/delight.htm - 40k

Eager (43 Occurrences)

... Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly, in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but with cheerful minds; (Root in WEY NAS RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/eager.htm - 18k

Decided (54 Occurrences)

... "It is a cheerful giver that God loves." (WEY NIV). 1 Thessalonians 3:1 So when we could endure it no longer, we decided to remain behind in Athens alone; (WEY) ... biblethesaurus.org/d/decided.htm - 22k

Holiday (5 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) A day fixed by law for suspension of business; a legal holiday. 4. (a.) of or pertaining to a festival; cheerful; joyous; gay. ... biblethesaurus.org/h/holiday.htm - 8k

Maids (28 Occurrences)

... Zechariah 9:17 For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids. (KJV JPS WBS). ... biblethesaurus.org/m/maids.htm - 14k

Determined (89 Occurrences)

... 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. (WEB). ... biblethesaurus.org/d/determined.htm - 33k

Festivals (17 Occurrences)

... 8:19 Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "The fasts of the fourth fifth, seventh, and tenth months shall be for the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts ... biblethesaurus.org/f/festivals.htm - 15k

Almsgiving (3 Occurrences)

... Jesus' words concerning the "single" and the "evil" eye (compare Luke 11:34-36), and Paul's teaching, "God loveth a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7-9) have ... biblethesaurus.org/a/almsgiving.htm - 17k

Exercise (35 Occurrences)

... Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly, in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but with cheerful minds; (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/e/exercise.htm - 22k

Bone (35 Occurrences)

... (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bone.htm - 21k

Joyful (83 Occurrences)

... (See NAS). Proverbs 15:13 A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. (DBY YLT NAS). ... biblethesaurus.org/j/joyful.htm - 29k

Accordance (118 Occurrences)

... Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly, in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but with cheerful minds; (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/a/accordance.htm - 37k

Continual (55 Occurrences)

... (Root in KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT). Proverbs 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched, but one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/continual.htm - 25k

Alms (13 Occurrences)

... Jesus' words concerning the "single" and the "evil" eye (compare Luke 11:34-36), and Paul's teaching, "God loveth a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7-9) have ... biblethesaurus.org/a/alms.htm - 22k

Base (127 Occurrences)

... Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly, in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but with cheerful minds; (WEY DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/base.htm - 45k

Sorrow (277 Occurrences)

... 2 Corinthians 9:7 each one, according as he doth purpose in heart, not out of sorrow or out of necessity, for a cheerful giver doth God love, (YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sorrow.htm - 41k

Seasons (43 Occurrences)

... the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore ... biblethesaurus.org/s/seasons.htm - 22k

Fasts (3 Occurrences)

... 8:19 Thus says Yahweh of Armies: "The fasts of the fourth fifth, seventh, and tenth months shall be for the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fasts.htm - 21k

Minds (137 Occurrences)

... Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly, in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but with cheerful minds; (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/m/minds.htm - 36k

Psalms (44 Occurrences)

... singing and dancing. The tone of Psalm 87 is exceedingly cheerful; but Psalm 88 is the saddest in the entire Psalter. The application ... biblethesaurus.org/p/psalms.htm - 54k

Suffering (104 Occurrences)

... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). James 5:13 Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises. (WEB WEY ASV NAS RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/suffering.htm - 40k