Etymology
Roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic
GreekTheological terms
Gracecharis — biblical meaning
χάρις (charis)
Transliteration
charis
Pronunciation
KHA-ris
MEANING
Grace; undeserved favor; gift
ROOT
χαίρω (chairō)
ETYMOLOGY
From chairō, 'to rejoice.' In secular Greek it could mean charm, beauty, or favor; in the New Testament it is God's undeserved favor for salvation.
BIBLICAL USE
A central Pauline concept: salvation is by grace through faith, not works.
RELATED VERSES
John 1:14Ephesians 2:82 Corinthians 12:9
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