The two Greek words used -- chairein and chaironton -- are both forms of the same Greek word: chairo. It means 'to rejoice, be glad, full of joy.' The first is a Present Active Infinitive, the second is a Present Active Participle (genitive case, masculine, plural). This word is related to charis which means 'grace.' In its broader meaning it is a form of greeting, such as 'be well' or 'thrive.'
Hebrew has several words for joy, each with different shades of meaning.
'Simcha' (ch is a soft gutteral, between h and the ch of 'Bach') means happiness in the most full sense.
'Gila' is a stronger sensation of joy but more transient and worldly (related to 'gal' = wave.)
'rina' is a joy related to singing and shouting.
'ditza' is joy related to dancing.
'hanaah' enjoyment (of something specific.)
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