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χρηστότης G5544
G5544 is the Greek word χρηστότης, transliterated chrēstótēs. The King James Version most often renders it goodness.
What it means
usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor).
Where it comes from
from G5543 (χρηστός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: gentleness, good(-ness), kindness.
Verses using χρηστότης
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
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?
Romans 3:12 · KJV
They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
Romans 11:22 · KJV
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
2 Corinthians 6:6 · KJV
By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,
Galatians 5:22 · KJV
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Ephesians 2:7 · KJV
That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:12 · KJV
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Titus 3:4 · KJV
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
Common questions
What does Strong's G5544 mean?
G5544 is the Greek word χρηστότης (chrēstótēs), meaning usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor).
How is G5544 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it goodness (4 times), kindness (4 times), good (1 time), gentleness (1 time).
How many times does G5544 appear in the Bible?
χρηστότης (chrēstótēs) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5544 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5543 (χρηστός).
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