Strong’s G1071

γέλως

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

gelós

Pronunciation

gheh'-los

Definition

Laughter

Meaning

laughter.

Usage

In the New Testament, "gelós" refers to laughter, often in the context of joy or derision. It is used to describe both genuine expressions of happiness and scornful or mocking laughter. The term captures the dual nature of laughter as both a positive and negative expression, depending on the context.

Bible references

James 4:9