Luke 2:52 (ESV) states that "Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man." The word "favor" in this passage is translated from the Greek word "charis" (Strong's …

Feb 16, 2024 · What is the literal definition of χάριτος (charitos)? I have read some claim that this means "to give grace" while others claim it means "charming" …

Mar 31, 2024 · The word for grace is "charis" χάρις, which is the root word for gifts in 1 Cor 12:4 "charisma" χάρισμα. Question: if charis means grace, what does "ma" mean in the word …

Feb 19, 2024 · In Romans 5:15-16, there are actually three different Greek words that are rendered with the word “gift” in English: charisma, dorea, and dorema. Romans 15-16 ESV …

Oct 28, 2021 · The Greek word for grace is G5485 χάρις (charis). χάρισμα is G5486 charisma, or grace-gift. G1431 δωρεά dórea is a (generic) free gift. By generic, I mean not specifically …

Dec 1, 2016 · In short, χάρις (Charis) as it was used in 2nd Corinthians 12:9 would have been absolutely familiar to a native Greek speaker and the meaning of χάρις (Charis) was left …

Jun 17, 2025 · Typically, my understanding of the word χάρις is “unmerited approval or support”. Why do many translators understand it to be “giving thanks” in Hebrews 12:28?

Apr 1, 2024 · χάρις (charis = grace). According to BDAG this word has five different shades of meaning: ἔλεος (eleos = mercy). BDAG gives this single meaning: kindness or concern …

Aug 21, 2015 · Is κεχαριτωμένη synonymous with πλήρης χάριτος? Why did Jerome translate the Greek word κεχαριτωμένη into Latin as gratia plena (full of grace) in Luke 1:28? καὶ εἰσελθὼν …

Hence, since charis means "favor", charitoo means "to bestow favor". In the passive voice as we have in Luke 1:28, it means "having been the recipient of favored bestowed"; as this is an …