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[[File:Joy to the world.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px|The 1719 English hymn "Joy to the World" is a popular Christmas carol. It was written by the English minister and hymnist Isaac Watts.]]

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'''Joy''' is a feeling of exuberant [[happiness]] experienced at a particular time. It is referenced frequently in the [[~~Old Testament|~~Old Testament]] such as (in [[Pentateuch]]) :

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'''Joy''' is a feeling of exuberant [[happiness]] experienced at a particular time. It is referenced frequently in the [[Old Testament]] such as (in [[Pentateuch]]) :

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Between 5 to 7 billion Bibles have been published. ]]

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=== Bible verses on joy ===

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"For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." - Romans 14:7 (NRSV)

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*[https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/chara-joy/ Joy (Chara) Advent Word Study], BibleProject.com

*[https://www.todayintheword.org/practical-theology/a-theology-of-joy/ A theology of joy]

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*[https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/difference-between-joy-and-happiness.htm#:~:text=What%20Is%20the%20Difference%20Between%20Happiness%20and%20Joy?,joy%20in%20your%20life%20today. What Is the Difference Between Happiness and Joy?], ~~Compasssion~~ International

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*[https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/difference-between-joy-and-happiness.htm#:~:text=What%20Is%20the%20Difference%20Between%20Happiness%20and%20Joy?,joy%20in%20your%20life%20today. What Is the Difference Between Happiness and Joy?], Compassion International

*[https://www.compassion.com/christian-faith/bible-verses-about-joy.htm What the Bible Says About Joy], Compassion International

*[https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-joy-of-god-in-us The Joy of God in Us]

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== Psychology: Happiness vs. joy ==

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[[File:Smiley-face.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|The smiley, often called a Smiley face, is a symbol frequently used to express happiness. ]]

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[[File:Smiley-face.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|The smiley, often called a Smiley face, is a symbol frequently used to express happiness.]]

''See also:'' [[Happiness]]

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