The meaning of “χάριν”
Understanding chárin reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
accusative case of χάρις as preposition be-(for) cause of, for sake of, +…fore, X reproachfully. - through favor of, i.e...
χάριν
accusative case of χάρις as preposition be-(for) cause of, for sake of, +…fore, X reproachfully. - through favor of, i.e. on account of
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Galatians 3:19 | “Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.” Word: χάριν (chárin) | |
| Ephesians 3:14 | “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,” Word: χάριν (chárin) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:14 | “I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.” Word: χάριν (chárin) | |
| Titus 1:11 | “Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake.” Word: χάριν (chárin) | |
| 1 John 3:12 | “Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.” Word: χάριν (chárin) |