χρηστότητα
chrēstótēs
kindness
Goodness or uprightness expressed in kindness; a quality of moral integrity shown through benevolent action toward others, particularly manifesting itself as generosity, gentleness, or consideration. In different contexts, chrēstótēs can denote a disposition to do good, active beneficence, and a gentle, benevolent nature.
Colossians 3:12 · Word #12
Lexicon G5544
| Lemma | χρηστότης |
| Transliteration | chrēstótēs |
| Strong's | G5544 |
| Definition | Goodness or uprightness expressed in kindness; a quality of moral integrity shown through benevolent action toward others, particularly manifesting itself as generosity, gentleness, or consideration. In different contexts, chrēstótēs can denote a disposition to do good, active beneficence, and a gentle, benevolent nature. |
Morphology N ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | kindness |
| Literal | kindness |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χρηστότης |
| Strong's | G5544 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5544-02
upright kindness
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,AFS); abstract quality derived from χρηστός with suffix -ότης. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Upright kindness" preserves the root sense of moral goodness (χρηστ-) expressed in benevolent action. As an accusative feminine singular abstract noun, it denotes the quality of being good and kind without alteration of meaning in English form. |
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