The meaning of “χάρισμα”
Understanding chárisma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(free) gift. - a (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or passion) - (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i....
χάρισμα
(free) gift. - a (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or passion) - (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i.e. (subjectively) religious qualification, or (objectively) miraculous faculty
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 6:23 | “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. ” Word: χάρισμα (chárisma) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:9 | “To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;” Word: χάρισμα (chárisma) | |
| 2 Corinthians 1:11 | “Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.” Word: χάρισμα (chárisma) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:14 | “Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.” Word: χάρισμα (chárisma) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:6 | “Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.” Word: χάρισμα (chárisma) |