What Does “Rejoice” Mean in the Bible?

To be very glad. “Rejoicing” is a great joy.

A detail

In the Bible: the magi rejoiced greatly when they saw the star. In the parable, the father threw a feast because his lost son had come back.

Matthew 2:10; Luke 15:32; Matthew 5:12

Matthew 2:10

And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Luke 15:32

But it was fit that we should make merry and be glad, for this thy brother was dead and is come to life again; he was lost, and is found.

Matthew 5:12

Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

Source: Dictionary.com, “rejoice”