Greek Word Study
χρηστός
chrēstós
G5543
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G5543
KJV Translations
bettereasygood(-ness)graciouskind
Derivation / Root
from G5530 (χράομαι);
Definition of chrēstós
χρηστός (chrēstós) — employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
Word Origin
This word comes from G5530 (χράομαι); See the root word: G5530 (χράομαι).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word χρηστός (chrēstós) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from χρηστός.
χράομαι
chráomai
G5530
to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension) to act towards one in a given manner
ἄχρηστος
áchrēstos
G890
inefficient, i.e. (by implication) detrimental
εὔχρηστος
eúchrēstos
G2173
easily used, i.e. useful
χρηστεύομαι
chrēsteúomai
G5541
to show oneself useful, i.e. act benevolently
χρηστολογία
chrēstología
G5542
fair speech, i.e. plausibility
χρηστότης
chrēstótēs
G5544
usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor)
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