Word study · Greek

charis

grace, favor

Say it: KHA-rees (approximate)

χάρις

What it means

Grace, God's gift. "The praise of the glory of his grace" (1:6-7), "by grace you have been saved" (2:5, 2:8), and the grace given to Paul for the Gentiles (3:2, 3:7-8).

Range of meaning

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

In Ephesians

  • Chapter 1

    "The praise of the glory of his grace" (1:2, 1:6-7).

  • Chapter 2

    "By grace you have been saved through faith" (2:5, 2:7-8).

  • Chapter 3

    "The grace of God which was given me" (3:2, 3:7-8).

  • Chapter 4

    "To each one of us was the grace given" (4:7, 4:29).

  • Chapter 6

    "Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ" (6:24).