The meaning of “χρηστός”
Understanding chrēstós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind. - employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
χρηστός
better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind. - employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:30 | “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ” Word: χρηστός (chrēstós) | |
| 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.” Word: χρηστός (chrēstós) | |
| 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?” Word: χρηστός (chrēstós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:33 | “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.” Word: χρηστός (chrēstós) | |
| Ephesians 4:32 | “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. ” Word: χρηστός (chrēstós) |