The article builds an associative model of the axiological concept of «happiness» in the Ukrainian national-linguistic worldview from the standpoint of cognitive linguistics. The biblical manifestations of the concept of «happiness» are highlighted in comparison with ethnolinguistic ones. It is revealed that the Ukrainian national culture has created a unique synthesis of the folk and biblical understanding of happiness. Proverbs that mention God reflect a Christian worldview adapted to folk culture. This synthesis has created a rich spiritual tradition that combines deep religiosity with practical folk wisdom, forming a unique Ukrainian understanding of happiness and its place in human life. Also common is the understanding of the connection between suffering and happiness. This is consistent with the biblical teaching that through suffering comes joy and salvation. At the same time, there are significant differences. Ukrainian proverbs often emphasize the role of fate and chance, while the Bible emphasizes God's providence and plan for each person. Folk wisdom is sometimes more fatalistic, while biblical teaching emphasizes human freedom of choice and the ability to change one's life through faith and repentance. The folk idea of happiness is more earthly, practical, and associated with material well-being, health, fate, and human efforts. The concept of “happiness” in the Bible is spiritual harmony with God, which depends not on external circumstances, but on the inner state of a person and his connection with the Creator. Popular wisdom and the Bible agree in stating that happiness is not only money and success, but also love, work, inner peace, but the Bible emphasizes that true happiness is not temporary pleasure, but eternal joy in God.
Tetyana Yeshchenko (Thu,) studied this question.
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