χάριν

charinPrepositionG5484

because of

From: accusative case of G5485 (χάρις) as preposition;

Short Definition

through favor of, i.e. on account of

Full Lexicon Entry

therefore, because of this, for this reason the acc. sg form of the noun *χάριν *which can be used as an improper preposition, on account of, because of, for this reason ; ; for the sake of, in order to; ; on the score of, *

Grammar

Part of Speech Preposition

Morphology G:PREP

DescriptionGreek Preposition

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
2
Titus
2
1 John
1
1 Timothy
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 John 3:12
  • 1 Timothy 5:14
  • Ephesians 3:1
  • Ephesians 3:14
  • Galatians 3:19

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