Word study · Greek
χάρις
charisG5485grace
Used 155 times in the tagged text.
What it means
- objectively, that which causes favourable regard, gracefulness, grace, loveliness of fo…
- Subjectively
- Objectively, of the effect of grace
Full dictionary entry (technical)
- 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. in NT of the divine favour, grace, with emphasis on its freeness and universality: Luk.1:30, Act.14:26, Rom.1:7, 1Co.1:3, al.; opposite to ὀφείλημα, Rom.4:4, 16; to ἔργα, Rom.11:6;
- (b) on the part of the receiver, a sense of favour received, thanks, gratitude: Rom.6:17 7:25, al.; χ. ἔχειν, to be thankful, Luk.17:9, 1Ti.1:12, al.
- 3. Objectively, of the effect of grace,
- (a) a state of grace: Rom.5:2, 2Ti.2:1, 1Pe.5:12, 2Pe.3:18;
- (b) a proof or gift of grace (cl., a favour): Jhn.1:16, Act.6:8, Rom.1:5, 1Co.3:10, 2Co.9:8, Gal.2:9, Eph.3:2, 1Pe.5:5, 10 al. (For fuller treatment of the NT usage, see AR, Eph., 221ff.; DB, ii, 254ff.; DCG, i, 686ff.; Cremer, see word).
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Same idea, other words · Steadfast love and mercy
God's covenant faithfulness shows up in several words. The Old Testament's hesed is loyal love; the Greek Old Testament translates it with eleos, and the New Testament adds charis for grace freely given.
- חֶ֫סֶדchesed kindnessloyal, covenant love (hesed)H2617
- רָחַםracham to have compassionto have compassion (from the word for womb)H7355
- חָנַןchanan be graciousto show favor, to be graciousH2603
- ἔλεοςeleos mercymercy; the usual Greek rendering of hesedG1656
- χάριςcharis gracegrace, favor freely givenG5485
- σπλάγχνονsplagchnon affection/entrailsthe inner affections, deep compassionG4698
Where it appears
- Luke8
- John4
- Acts17
- Romans24
- 1 Corinthians10
- 2 Corinthians18
- Galatians7
- Ephesians12
- Philippians3
- Colossians5
- 1 Thessalonians2
- 2 Thessalonians4
- 1 Timothy4
- 2 Timothy5
- Titus4
- Philemon2
- Hebrews8
- James2
- 1 Peter10
- 2 Peter2
- 2 John1
- Jude1
- Revelation2
Every use · 1–50 of 155 · BSB
So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.
If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.
If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.
And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.
Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told?
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.
From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.
Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.
So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.
From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.
On the contrary, we believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”
but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way.
But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?”
Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation.
Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many!
But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many!
For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive an abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!
The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,
so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?
For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.
What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law, but under grace? Certainly not!
But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.
Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I serve the law of God, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.
In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.
And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
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