Word Study

The meaning of חֵן

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

H2580
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

חֵן

Phonetickhane
Transliterationchên
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

favour, grace(-ious), pleasant, precious, (well-) favoured. - graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty) 1) favour, grace, charm 1a) favour, grace, elegance 1b) favour, acceptance

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

66 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 33:15

And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord.

Deuteronomy 24:1

When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house.

1 Samuel 20:29

And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me to be there: and now, if I have found favour in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he cometh not unto the king’s table.

Esther 5:8

If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
66x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis14
Exodus8
Numbers3
Deuteronomy1
Judges1
Ruth3
1 Samuel6
2 Samuel3
1 Kings1
Esther6
Psalms2
Proverbs13
Ecclesiastes2
Jeremiah1
Zechariah2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'חֵן' deepen your understanding of Genesis 33:15?

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