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Oct 17, 2024 · Mirth in the Bible represents joy, gladness, or festivity, typically associated with occasions of celebration and communal gatherings. Unlike the transient laughter often linked with folly, mirth in biblical terms can carry a profound, joyous connection to spiritual fulfillment and communal well-being.
What does the verb mirth mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb mirth . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Mirth: Gladness; Rejoicing. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us MIRTH , saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. ( Psalm 137:3 )
Ecclesiastes 2:1 I said in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with mirth: therefore enjoy pleasure;" and behold, this also was vanity. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT) Ecclesiastes 2:2 I said of laughter, "It is foolishness;" and of mirth , "What does it accomplish?"
There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun mirth, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Aug 3, 2024 · Mirth in the Bible refers to a state of joy or cheerfulness, often associated with celebration and happiness. It is frequently mentioned in relation to feasting and rejoicing in God’s blessings, as seen in passages like Ecclesiastes 3:13, where enjoying life’s pleasures is encouraged.
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