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 G5485), w...

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" "Loving" or …

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 charisma?

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 (brackets added) 15 But …

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 dependent on …

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 unaltered by the New …

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 πρὸς αὐτὴν …

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 expressed for someone …

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 infelicitous phrase …