Rejoice, again I say rejoice! Phil 4:4

When I think about this passage of scripture my heart just does flip flops! I have so much to rejoice about. God has truly blessed me beyond measure. I think sometimes the english language does not truly reflect what our emotions and the original meaning of words should convey.

Modern dictionary meaning
–verb (used without object)
1.
to be glad; take delight (often fol. by in): to rejoice in another's happiness.
–verb (used with object)
2.
to make joyful; gladden: a song to rejoice the heart.

Original Hebrew
χαίρω - transliteration chairō prounounced khī'-rō

1) to rejoice, be glad
2) to rejoice exceedingly
3) to be well, thrive
4) in salutations, hail!
5) at the beginning of letters: to give one greeting, salute