The meaning of “χρηστός”

Understanding chrēstós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G5543

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

χρηστός

Phonetickhrase-tos'

Transliterationchrēstós

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind. - employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)

Scripture References

7 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 11:30	“For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ”
Luke 6:35	“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”
Romans 2:4	“Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?”
1 Corinthians 15:33	“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.”
Ephesians 4:32	“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. ”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Luke2

Romans1

1 Corinthians1

Ephesians1

1 Peter1

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