Greek · Strong's G5485 · Noun (feminine)

χάρις

charis

grace

155times used
146verses
23books

How it's translated

Definition

χάρις, -ιτος, ἡ Abbott-Smith does not include the article here., accusative, χάριν (χάριτα in Act.24:27, Ju 4; see WH, App., 157),

[in LXX chiefly for חֵן ;]

1. objectively, that which causes favourable regard, gracefulness, grace, loveliness of form, graciousness of speech (cl.; Ecc.10:12, Sir.21:16, al.): Col.4:6; λόγοι τ. χάριτος (genitive qual.), Luk.4:22.

2. Subjectively,

(a) on the part of the giver, grace, graciousness, kindness, goodwill, favour: Luk.2:52, Act.7:10, al.; esp…

Its meaning group

Moral and Ethical Qualities and Related Behavior › Kindness, Harshness 58% of uses

Attitudes and Emotions › Acceptable To, To Be Pleased With 19% of uses

Possess, Transfer, Exchange › Give 16% of uses

Communication › Thanks 8% of uses

Words with a similar meaning

Between Hebrew and Greek

In the Greek Old Testament (the Septuagint), this word translates these Hebrew words, which helps show what New Testament writers heard in it:

Where it appears

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