Strong's Greek Concordance

G1070: γελάω

geláō · “to laugh”

Definition

to laugh (as a sign of joy or satisfaction)

KJV translates it as: laugh

Word origin: of uncertain affinity;

Extended definition

γελάω, -ῶ,
[in LXX chiefly for צחק, שׂחק ;]
to laugh: Luk.6:25; fut., γελάσω) (M, Pr., 154), ib. 21 (cf. κατα-γελάω).†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G1070 is translated

  • you will laugh. ×1
  • laughing ×1

Bible verses with G1070 (geláō)

Geláō appears in 2 verses.

  • Luke 6:21

    Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

  • Luke 6:25

    Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

Words derived from G1070