G5485

χάρις

charis

Feminine noun · From χαίρω (G5463)

From G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):—acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).

Outline

  1. grace
    1. that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech
  2. good will, loving-kindness, favour
    1. of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues
  3. what is due to grace
    1. the spiritual condition of one governed by the power of divine grace
    2. the token or proof of grace, benefit
      1. a gift of grace
      2. benefit, bounty
  4. thanks, (for benefits, services, favours), recompense, reward

Usages (1/3)

Romans 1:7

Breakdown

beloved of God Only the Israelites are beloved of God. called to be saints Only the Israelites are saints (Psalms 50:5, Psalms 148:14).

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Romans 11:6

Breakdown

Because the elect didn't become the elect because of works, but because they were chosen by the most high.

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