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χάρις G5485
G5485 is the Greek word χάρις, transliterated cháris. The King James Version most often renders it grace.
What it means
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude).
Where it comes from
from G5463 (χαίρω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 146 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Verses using χάρις
The first 40 of 139 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 1:30 · KJV
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
Luke 2:40 · KJV
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
Luke 2:52 · KJV
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Luke 4:22 · KJV
And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?
Luke 6:32 · KJV
For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.
Luke 6:33 · KJV
And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
Luke 6:34 · KJV
And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
Luke 17:9 · KJV
Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.
John 1:14 · KJV
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John 1:16 · KJV
And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
John 1:17 · KJV
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
Acts 2:47 · KJV
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Acts 4:33 · KJV
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Acts 7:10 · KJV
And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.
Acts 7:46 · KJV
Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.
Acts 11:23 · KJV
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
Acts 13:43 · KJV
Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 14:3 · KJV
Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
Acts 14:26 · KJV
And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
Acts 15:11 · KJV
But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
Acts 15:40 · KJV
And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
Acts 20:24 · KJV
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 20:32 · KJV
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
Acts 24:27 · KJV
But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
Acts 25:3 · KJV
And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.
Acts 25:9 · KJV
But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?
Romans 1:5 · KJV
By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
Romans 1:7 · KJV
To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 3:24 · KJV
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Romans 4:4 · KJV
Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
Romans 4:16 · KJV
Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
Romans 5:2 · KJV
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 5:15 · KJV
But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
Romans 5:17 · KJV
For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
Romans 5:20 · KJV
Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
Romans 5:21 · KJV
That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:1 · KJV
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
Romans 6:15 · KJV
What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.
Romans 6:17 · KJV
But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
Romans 11:6 · KJV
And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5485 mean?
G5485 is the Greek word χάρις (cháris), meaning graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude).
How is G5485 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it grace (121 times), favour (6 times), thank (6 times), thanks (4 times), pleasure (2 times), among others.
How many times does G5485 appear in the Bible?
χάρις (cháris) is tagged in 139 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5485 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5463 (χαίρω).
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