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My body rests in hope. <a href="/esv/acts/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; my flesh also will dwell in hope. <a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope, <a href="/blb/acts/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Because of this my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced, and now also my flesh will dwell in hope, <a href="/kjv/acts/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: <a href="/nkjv/acts/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore my heart rejoiced, and my tongue was glad; Moreover my flesh also will rest in hope. <a href="/nasb_/acts/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> ‘THEREFORE MY HEART WAS GLAD AND MY TONGUE WAS OVERJOYED; MOREOVER MY FLESH ALSO WILL LIVE IN HOPE; <a href="/nasb/acts/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216THEREFORE MY HEART WAS GLAD AND MY TONGUE EXULTED; MOREOVER MY FLESH ALSO WILL LIVE IN HOPE; <a href="/nasb77/acts/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘THEREFORE MY HEART WAS GLAD AND MY TONGUE EXULTED; MOREOVER MY FLESH ALSO WILL ABIDE IN HOPE; <a href="/lsb/acts/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> THEREFORE MY HEART WAS GLAD AND MY TONGUE EXULTED; MOREOVER MY FLESH ALSO WILL LIVE IN HOPE; <a href="/amp/acts/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> ‘THEREFORE MY HEART REJOICED AND MY TONGUE EXULTED EXCEEDINGLY; MOREOVER MY FLESH ALSO WILL LIVE IN HOPE [that is, will encamp in anticipation of the resurrection]; <a href="/csb/acts/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices. Moreover, my flesh will rest in hope, <a href="/hcsb/acts/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced. Moreover, my flesh will rest in hope, <a href="/asv/acts/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; Moreover my flesh also shall dwell in hope: <a href="/cev/acts/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Because of this, my heart will be glad, my words will be joyful, and I will live in hope. <a href="/erv/acts/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; Moreover my flesh also shall dwell in hope: <a href="/gwt/acts/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> That is why my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices. My body also rests securely <a href="/gnt/acts/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> And so I am filled with gladness, and my words are full of joy. And I, mortal though I am, will rest assured in hope, <a href="/isv/acts/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> That is why my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices, yes, even my body still rests securely in hope. <a href="/msb/acts/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope, <a href="/net/acts/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced; my body also will live in hope, <a href="/nheb/acts/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced, and moreover my flesh also will dwell in hope; <a href="/wbt/acts/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also, my flesh shall rest in hope: <a href="/wey/acts/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For this reason my heart is glad and my tongue exults. My body also shall rest in hope. <a href="/web/acts/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced. Moreover my flesh also will dwell in hope, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Because of this was my heart cheered, "" And my tongue was glad, "" And yet—my flesh will also rest on hope, <a href="/blb/acts/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Because of this my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced, and now also my flesh will dwell in hope, <a href="/ylt/acts/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> because of this was my heart cheered, and my tongue was glad, and yet -- my flesh also shall rest on hope, <a href="/slt/acts/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For this my heart was gladdened, and my tongue was transported with joy; and yet also shall my flesh encamp in hope:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For this my heart hath been glad, and any tongue hath rejoiced: moreover my flesh also shall rest in hope. <a href="/cpdv/acts/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Because of this, my heart has rejoiced, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, my flesh shall also rest in hope. <a href="/nabre/acts/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Therefore my heart has been glad and my tongue has exulted; my flesh, too, will dwell in hope, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore my heart is comforted and my glory is exalted; even my body shall rest in hope: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Therefore, my heart is delighted and my glory celebrates; also my body shall rest upon hope.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Therefore my heart rejoiced, and my tongue sang praise. Moreover, my flesh shall rest in hope; <a href="/godbey/acts/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Therefore my heart rejoiced and my tongue was glad, and my flesh shall indeed still rest in hope, <a href="/haweis/acts/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> therefore is my heart full of joy, and my tongue hath exulted; and still shall my flesh also repose in hope, <a href="/mace/acts/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> therefore did my heart rejoice, my tongue was glad: and my body shall rest in hope. <a href="/wey/acts/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For this reason my heart is glad and my tongue exults. My body also shall rest in hope. <a href="/worrell/acts/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Therefore, my heart was glad, and my tongue greatly rejoiced; moreover my flesh also shall abide in hope: <a href="/worsley/acts/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and my flesh shall rest in hope, <a href="/parallel/acts/2-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=462" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm">Peter Preaches to the Crowd</a> …25David says about Him: ‘I saw the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 26<a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardia (N-NFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">heart</a> <a href="/greek/2165.htm" title="2165: ēuphranthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From eu and phren; to put in a good frame of mind, i.e. Rejoice.">is glad</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1100.htm" title="1100: glōssa (N-NFS) -- The tongue; by implication, a language.">tongue</a> <a href="/greek/21.htm" title="21: ēgalliasato (V-AIM-3S) -- To exult, be full of joy. From agan and hallomai; properly, to jump for joy, i.e. Exult.">rejoices;</a> <a href="/greek/2089.htm" title="2089: eti (Adv) -- (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; yet, still."></a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarx (N-NFS) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. ">body</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/2681.htm" title="2681: kataskēnōsei (V-FIA-3S) -- From kata and skenoo; to camp down, i.e. Haunt; figuratively, to remain.">will dwell</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/1680.htm" title="1680: elpidi (N-DFS) -- Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence.">hope,</a> 27because You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9</a> Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely. <a href="/psalms/16-8.htm">Psalm 16:8</a> I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. <a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a> For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. <a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a> Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a> Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, <a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6</a> But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Philippians 1:20</a> I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-6.htm">2 Corinthians 5:6-8</a> Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord. / For we walk by faith, not by sight. / We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. <a href="/john/14-1.htm">John 14:1</a> “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. <a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a> So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. <a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a> Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a> Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Isaiah 25:9</a> And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” <a href="/habakkuk/3-18.htm">Habakkuk 3:18</a> yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:my tongue.<a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9</a> Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.<a href="/psalms/22-22.htm">Psalm 22:22-24</a> I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee… <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Psalm 30:11</a> Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Body</a> <a href="/john/18-37.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/john/8-56.htm">Exulted</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-15.htm">Exults</a> <a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/acts/2-15.htm">Full</a> <a href="/john/20-20.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/acts/1-24.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/john/8-56.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/john/20-20.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/john/8-35.htm">Live</a> <a href="/john/13-32.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/acts/2-12.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/john/16-22.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/john/20-20.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/john/16-20.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/acts/2-3.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/acts/2-3.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/acts/2-8.htm">Tongue</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Body</a> <a href="/acts/7-6.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">Exulted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">Exults</a> <a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/acts/2-28.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/acts/2-28.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Live</a> <a href="/acts/7-41.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/acts/15-31.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/acts/7-41.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/acts/7-49.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Tongue</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 2</div>1. <a href="/acts/2-1.htm">The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages, </a> 12. <a href="/acts/2-12.htm">are admired by some, and derided by others;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">whom Peter disproves;</a> 37. <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">he baptizes a great number who were converted;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together; </a> 43. <a href="/acts/2-43.htm">the apostles working many miracles, </a> 46. <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">and God daily increasing his church.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Therefore my heart is glad This phrase reflects a deep sense of joy and assurance. In the context of <a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2</a>, Peter is quoting <a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9</a>, attributed to King David. The joy expressed here is rooted in the confidence of God's faithfulness and promises. In the broader biblical narrative, joy is often linked to the presence and promises of God (<a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a>, <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>). The heart, in biblical terms, represents the center of one's being, encompassing emotions, will, and intellect.and my tongue rejoices; The rejoicing of the tongue signifies an outward expression of the inner joy and confidence found in God. This aligns with the biblical theme of verbal praise and proclamation of God's goodness (<a href="/psalms/71-23.htm">Psalm 71:23</a>, <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a>). In the cultural context of ancient Israel, oral expression was a primary means of communication and worship, emphasizing the importance of speaking out one's faith and joy.my body also will dwell in hope, This phrase speaks to the assurance of physical security and resurrection. In the immediate context of <a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2</a>, Peter uses this to affirm the resurrection of Jesus, connecting it to the hope of believers' future resurrection (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20-22</a>). The term "dwell" suggests a sense of abiding or resting, indicating a state of peace and security. The hope mentioned here is not wishful thinking but a confident expectation based on God's promises, as seen throughout Scripture (<a href="/romans/8-23.htm">Romans 8:23-25</a>, <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3-5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle who delivers the sermon at Pentecost, quoting from <a href="/bsb/psalms/16.htm">Psalm 16</a> to explain the resurrection of Jesus. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/16.htm">Psalm 16</a>, whose words Peter uses to illustrate the prophecy of Jesus' resurrection. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The location where the events of Pentecost and Peter's sermon take place. 4. <a href="/topical/p/pentecost.htm">Pentecost</a> The Jewish festival during which the Holy Spirit descends on the apostles, enabling them to speak in various languages. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The community of believers who are being formed and strengthened through the apostles' teachings and the work of the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_the_lord.htm">Joy in the Lord</a> The gladness of heart and rejoicing of the tongue are rooted in the assurance of God's promises. Believers are encouraged to find joy in their relationship with Christ. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_resurrection.htm">Hope in Resurrection</a> The hope mentioned in <a href="/acts/2-26.htm">Acts 2:26</a> is not just for this life but extends to the promise of resurrection and eternal life with Christ. <a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_god's_promises.htm">Confidence in God's Promises</a> Just as David trusted in God's faithfulness, believers today can have confidence in the promises of God, knowing that He is faithful to fulfill them. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_hope.htm">Living in Hope</a> The hope we have in Christ should influence our daily lives, guiding our actions and attitudes as we live in anticipation of His return. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_through_joy.htm">Witnessing through Joy</a> The joy and hope we have in Christ can be a powerful testimony to others, drawing them to the truth of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 2</a> <a href="/q/what_is_prophetic_worship.htm">What defines prophetic worship in religious practices?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_spirit_baptism.htm">What is the meaning of Spirit Baptism?</a> <a href="/q/what_happens_in_the_apocalypse_of_moses.htm">Have you obeyed the Gospel of God?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_an_organic_church.htm">What defines an organic church?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) My tongue was glad.--The Hebrew gives "my glory," a term which was applied to the mind of man, perhaps also to his faculty of speech (<a href="/psalms/57-8.htm" title="Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.">Psalm 57:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/62-7.htm" title="In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.">Psalm 62:7</a>), as that by which he excelled all other creatures of God's hand. The LXX. had paraphrased the word by "tongue," and St. Peter, or St. Luke reporting his speech, follows that version.Also my flesh shall rest in hope.--Literally, shall tabernacle, or, dwell as in a tabernacle. We may, perhaps, trace an echo of the thought in <a href="/context/2_peter/1-13.htm" title="Yes, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;">2Peter 1:13-14</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - My heart was glad for did my heart rejoice, A.V.; rejoiced for was glad, A.V.; my flesh also for also my flesh, A.V.; dwell for rest, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/2-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Therefore διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. heart καρδία (kardia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. is glad ηὐφράνθη (ēuphranthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2165.htm">Strong's 2165: </a> From eu and phren; to put in a good frame of mind, i.e. Rejoice. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. tongue γλῶσσά (glōssa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1100.htm">Strong's 1100: </a> The tongue; by implication, a language. rejoices; ἠγαλλιάσατο (ēgalliasato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_21.htm">Strong's 21: </a> To exult, be full of joy. From agan and hallomai; properly, to jump for joy, i.e. Exult. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. body σάρξ (sarx) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4561.htm">Strong's 4561: </a> Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. will live κατασκηνώσει (kataskēnōsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2681.htm">Strong's 2681: </a> From kata and skenoo; to camp down, i.e. Haunt; figuratively, to remain. in ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. hope, ἐλπίδι (elpidi) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1680.htm">Strong's 1680: </a> Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. 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