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G5485Koine Greek (New Testament)

cháris (Charis / Grace)

Pronunciation: /khar'-ece/

χάρις
Noun Feminine
Part of Speech

Noun Feminine

KJV Concordance

156 Total Occurrences

Derivation / Root

From G5463 (chairo - to rejoice, be glad).

Thayer / Brown-Driver-Briggs Lexicon
Concise Definition

grace, unmerited divine favor, goodwill, gift

Exhaustive Strong\'s Commentary

From G5463; graciousness, of manner or act; especially the divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in life.

Theological Outline of Biblical Usage
  • 1The unmerited, overflowing favor of God granting salvation by faith apart from human works (Ephesians 2:8-9).
  • 2The dynamic supernatural empowering presence of the Holy Spirit to endure trials and bear spiritual fruit.

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