Strong's Number G5485

χάρις

charis · khar'-ece

Transliteration:

charis{khar'-ece}

Word Origin:

from 5463

TDNT:

9:372,1298

Part of Speech:

noun feminine

Strong's Definition:

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)

Usage in the KJV:

grace 130, favour 6, thanks 8, thank 1, thank 2192, pleasure 2, misc 7

Total: 156
Occurs 155 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

grace
1. that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech
good will, loving-kindness, favour
1. of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues
what is due to grace
1. the spiritual condition of one governed by the power of divine grace
2. the token or proof of grace, benefit
  1. a gift of grace
  2. benefit, bounty
thanks, (for benefits, services, favours), recompense, reward