χαρίσασθαι
charízomai
to hand over
To freely grant or bestow as a favor, especially as an act of kindness or goodwill; to show favor, to graciously remit an obligation (such as a debt or offense), to forgive. The primary meaning is to give or show favor, often in contexts where the action is undeserved or unearned. In legal or interpersonal relationships, it may denote the act of forgiving or remitting, especially offenses or debts, out of goodwill rather than obligation. The term can also extend to granting requests, releasing from captivity, or displaying magnanimity to others.
Acts 25:11 · Word #26
Lexicon G5483
| Lemma | χαρίζομαι |
| Transliteration | charízomai |
| Strong's | G5483 |
| Definition | To freely grant or bestow as a favor, especially as an act of kindness or goodwill; to show favor, to graciously remit an obligation (such as a debt or offense), to forgive. The primary meaning is to give or show favor, often in contexts where the action is undeserved or unearned. In legal or interpersonal relationships, it may denote the act of forgiving or remitting, especially offenses or debts, out of goodwill rather than obligation. The term can also extend to granting requests, releasing from captivity, or displaying magnanimity to others. |
Morphology V AOR MID INF
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to hand over |
| Literal | to-grant |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χαρίζομαι |
| Strong's | G5483 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5483-02
to graciously grant
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed aspect); middle voice (self-involved or deponent); infinitive mood. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist middle infinitive conveys the simple act of granting as a favor, viewed as a whole. The middle voice reflects personal involvement or vested interest in the gracious act, consistent with acting out of favor or goodwill. |
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