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G5485Koine Greek (New Testament)
cháris (Charis / Grace)
Pronunciation: /khar'-ece/
χάρις
Noun FemininePart 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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