Bible word study
Charis (Strong’s G5485): Meaning in the Bible
Charis (χάρις) is the Greek word numbered G5485 in Strong’s concordance of the Bible. Strong’s defines it as graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude). In the King James Bible it is translated acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious).
- Original wordχάρις
- Transliterationcháris
- Pronunciationkhar'-ece
- Strong’s numberG5485
- LanguageGreek
The full Strong’s definition
Derivation. from G5463;
How the King James Bible translates it
And Christ
The New Testament makes grace the very shape of God's dealing with us: a gift precisely because it is not owed. Christians believe it came in a Person, and that the cross is where grace costs everything to the Giver and nothing to the receiver.
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