χάριτος
cháris
grace
χάρις primarily denotes favor or goodwill granted by one person to another, often with the sense of generosity or beneficence. In various contexts, it can mean a tangible benefit freely given, gratitude or thanks in response to kindness, attractiveness or charm, and the quality of graciousness or pleasantness in demeanor. In the New Testament and contemporaneous Greek, χάρις frequently refers to the favor or benevolence of a superior (including the favor of God), collective goodwill, or the act of expressing gratitude. The semantic range also includes acts or gifts bestowed graciously (without obligation), and, by extension, the response of thankfulness.
Acts 18:27 · Word #24
Lexicon G5485
| Lemma | χάρις |
| Transliteration | cháris |
| Strong's | G5485 |
| Definition | χάρις primarily denotes favor or goodwill granted by one person to another, often with the sense of generosity or beneficence. In various contexts, it can mean a tangible benefit freely given, gratitude or thanks in response to kindness, attractiveness or charm, and the quality of graciousness or pleasantness in demeanor. In the New Testament and contemporaneous Greek, χάρις frequently refers to the favor or benevolence of a superior (including the favor of God), collective goodwill, or the act of expressing gratitude. The semantic range also includes acts or gifts bestowed graciously (without obligation), and, by extension, the response of thankfulness. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | grace |
| Literal | grace |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χάρις |
| Strong's | G5485 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5485-05
of gracious favor
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS) — denotes possession, source, or description in relation to another noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form indicates possession or source, hence "of." "Gracious favor" reflects the core sense of χάρις as freely given goodwill that brings joy, preserving both its beneficent and affective dimensions. |
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