Strong's Lexicon charitoó: To bestow grace, to favor, to endow with grace. Original Word: χαριτόω Word Origin: Derived from χάρις (charis), meaning "grace" or "favor." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for χαριτόω, the concept of grace is often represented by the Hebrew word חֵן (chen), meaning "favor" or "grace," as seen in passages like Genesis 6:8 and Exodus 33:17. Usage: The verb χαριτόω (charitoó) is used to describe the act of endowing someone with grace or favor. It implies a divine action where God imparts His grace upon an individual, making them the recipient of His favor and blessings. This term is often associated with the transformative power of God's grace in the life of a believer. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of grace (χάρις) was often linked to the idea of favor or kindness bestowed by a benefactor. In the New Testament, this concept is deepened to reflect the unmerited favor of God towards humanity, particularly through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The use of χαριτόω emphasizes the active role of God in bestowing grace, highlighting the transformative and sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5487 xaritóō (from 5486 /xárisma, "grace," see there) – properly, highly-favored because receptive to God's grace. 5487 (xaritóō) is used twice in the NT (Lk 1:28 and Eph 1:6), both times of God extending Himself to freely bestow grace (favor). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom charis Definition to make graceful, endow with grace NASB Translation favored (1), freely bestowed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5487: χαριτόωχαριτόω, χαρίτω: 1 aorist ἐχαριτωσα; perfect passive participle κεχαριτωμένος; (χάρις); 1. to make graceful i. e. charming, lovely, agreeable: passive, Sir. 18:17; ταῖς διαλοξοις στροφαῖς χαριτουμενος ὀφρυν, Libanius, vol. iv., p. 1071, 14. 2. to pursue with grace, compass with favor; to honor with blessings: τινα, Ephesians 1:6; passive, Luke 1:28 (some would take it in these two examples subjectively (R. V. marginal reading endued frith grace)); Psalm 18:26 Symm.; (Hermas, sim. 9, 24, 3 [ET]; Test xii. Patr. test. Joseph. 1); ecclesiastical and Byzantine writings. From charis; to grace, i.e. Indue with special honor -- make accepted, be highly favoured. see GREEK charis Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:28 V-RPM/P-NFSGRK: εἶπεν Χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη ὁ κύριος NAS: to her, Greetings, favored one! The Lord KJV: Hail, [thou that art] highly favoured, the Lord INT: said Greetings [you] favored one the Lord [is] Ephesians 1:6 V-AIA-3S Strong's Greek 5487 |
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