Rejoices

/rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪz/ verb

Definition

Feels or shows great joy and delight, often celebrating good news or happy events.

Etymology

From rejoy (re- again + joy), from Old French reojoyr. The prefix re- intensifies the sense of joy rather than repeating it.

Kelly Says

The word 'rejoice' appears over 150 times in the King James Bible, making it a cornerstone of religious expression—the word itself became synonymous with deep spiritual happiness and celebration.

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