Greek Word Study
χάρις
cháris
G5485
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G5485
KJV Translations
acceptablebenefitfavourgiftgrace(- ious)joyliberalitypleasurethank(-s-worthy)
Derivation / Root
from G5463 (χαίρω);
Definition of cháris
χάρις (cháris) — 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)
Word Origin
This word comes from G5463 (χαίρω); See the root word: G5463 (χαίρω).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word χάρις (cháris) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| acceptable | G5485 |
| benefit | G5485 |
| favour | G5485 |
| gift | G5485 |
| grace(- ious) | G5485 |
| joy | G5485 |
| liberality | G5485 |
| pleasure | G5485 |
| thank(-s | G5485 |
| -worthy) | G5485 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from χάρις.
χαίρω
chaírō
G5463
to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
χαρίζομαι
charízomai
G5483
to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
χάριν
chárin
G5484
through favor of, i.e. on account of
χαριτόω
charitóō
G5487
to grace, i.e. indue with special honor
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