Biblica Analytica
G1071 Greek

γέλως

gelōs

laughter

Lexicon Entry

Definition
laughter
Transliteration
gelōs
Strong's Number
G1071
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word γέλως (gelōs) is defined as "laughter." As a noun, it describes a state of joy or amusement. It's worth noting that there is only one occurrence of this word in the Greek Bible, which suggests that it may not be a commonly used term. Given its definition, the term gelōs likely has a relatively narrow range of usage. It appears in contexts where joy or happiness is being expressed, implying a lighthearted or humorous tone. This understanding is consistent with the idea of laughter as a natural response to something perceived as amusing. In the singular instance of this word's occurrence in the Greek Bible, it is used to describe a moment of joy or celebration. This suggests that gelōs holds a specific significance in this context, perhaps even serving as a way to emphasize the intensity of the happiness experienced.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G1071
Lemma
γέλως
Transliteration
gelōs
Definition
laughter
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text