Word study · Greek

charis

grace, favor

Say it: KHA-rees (approximate)

χάρις

What it means

Grace. "Grace be with you" (4:18) and speech "with grace" (4:6).

Range of meaning

  • FavorGoodwill shown to someone.
  • GiftWhat is given freely.
  • ThanksGratitude.

In Colossians

  • Chapter 4

    "Let your speech always be with grace" (4:6, 4:18).