χρηστός
chrēstosAdjectiveG5543
good/kind
From: from G5530 (χράομαι);
Short Definition
employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
Full Lexicon Entry
serviceable, good; (a) of things, good, pleasant: of food (as often in cl.), οἶνος; ζυγός, (EV, easy); in ethical sense, ἤθη; (b) of persons, good, kind, gracious: of God; *χρηστὸν *(= ἡ χρηστότης) τοῦ θεοῦ.
LXX Usage: chiefly for טוֹב (frequently of God: ), also for יָקָר , יָשָׁר ( א A)
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Peter
1
Ephesians
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 15:33
- 1 Peter 2:3
- Ephesians 4:32
- Luke 5:39
- Luke 6:35
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