su.s expresses rejoicing, whether over a person, an act of good, strength, or a hoped-for benefit.

The verb consistently denotes rejoicing in the supplied verses: God is described as rejoicing over people and in doing them good, while people, a soul, and even the wilderness are called or portrayed as rejoicing in relation to God, Jerusalem, strength, testimonies, or salvation.

1. Rejoicing in or over a person, act, or occasion · dominant

   The forms mark rejoicing across varied clauses: in Deuteronomy 30:9 the APB renders the LORD's return to rejoice over his people for good, and in Isaiah 62:5 it renders a bridegroom rejoicing over a bride as the comparison for God's joy over his people. Imperative plural forms in Isaiah 65:18 and Isaiah 66:10 call hearers to rejoice in connection with Jerusalem, while Psalm 119:14 and Job 39:21 portray personal rejoicing over testimonies and in strength.

   Deuteronomy 30:9Isaiah 62:5Isaiah 65:18Isaiah 66:10Psalm 119:14Job 39:21

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB commonly presents the verb with “rejoice,” especially where joy is directed over someone or something, as in Deuteronomy 30:9 and Isaiah 62:5. Some verses also contain nearby wording such as “be glad” or “exult,” and does not isolate the lemma's contribution in every clause.