χρηστότης
chrēstotēs
kindness
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek concept of χρηστότης, chrēstotēs, is primarily associated with kindness. Its semantic domain falls under Emotion & Attitude, indicating that it relates to the inner quality of feeling or behavior. This definition alone suggests a positive connotation, implying a gentle and compassionate disposition. The word occurs 10 times in the Bible, likely indicating its perceived importance in various contexts. Its usage may span multiple themes, such as interpersonal relationships, moral character, or even divine attributes. The fact that it is mentioned multiple times underscores its significance in the narrative. While its definition is straightforward as kindness, its range of application could be multifaceted, depending on the context in which it is used. Further investigation into its occurrences would provide a more comprehensive understanding of this concept in the biblical text.
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Occurrences in Scripture
10 total occurrences across the text
Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
Romans 3:12They have all turned away. They have together become unprofitable. There is no one who does good, no, not so much as one.”
Romans 11:22See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off.
Romans 11:22See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off.
Romans 11:22See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off.
2 Corinthians 6:6in pureness, in knowledge, in perseverance, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love,
Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,
Ephesians 2:7that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus;
Colossians 3:12Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
Titus 3:4But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,