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χρηστός G5543
G5543 is the Greek word χρηστός, transliterated chrēstós. The King James Version most often renders it kind.
What it means
employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals).
Where it comes from
from G5530 (χράομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind.
Verses using χρηστός
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 11:30 · KJV
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Luke 6:35 · KJV
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
Romans 2:4 · KJV
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
1 Corinthians 15:33 · KJV
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Ephesians 4:32 · KJV
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
1 Peter 2:3 · KJV
If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5543 mean?
G5543 is the Greek word χρηστός (chrēstós), meaning employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals).
How is G5543 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it kind (2 times), easy (1 time), goodness (1 time), good (1 time), gracious (1 time).
How many times does G5543 appear in the Bible?
χρηστός (chrēstós) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5543 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5530 (χράομαι).
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