5544. chréstotés

Lexicon

chréstotés: Kindness, goodness, gentleness

Original Word: χρηστότης
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: chréstotés
Pronunciation: khray-stot'-ace
Phonetic Spelling: (khray-stot'-ace)
Definition: Kindness, goodness, gentleness
Meaning: goodness, uprightness, kindness, gentleness.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

gentleness, goodness, kindness.

From chrestos; usefulness, i.e. Morally, excellence (in character or demeanor) -- gentleness, good(-ness), kindness.

see GREEK chrestos

HELPS Word-studies

5544 xrēstótēs (a noun, derived from 5543 /xrēstós, "useful, profitable") – properly, useable, i.e. well-fit for use (for what is really needed); kindness that is also serviceable.

5544 /xrēstótēs ("useful kindness") refers to meeting real needs, in God's way, in His timing (fashion). Hence 5544 (xrēstótēs) is listed as a fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22). With the believer, 5544 /xrēstótēs ("divine kindness") is the Spirit-produced goodness which meets the need and avoids human harshness (cruelty). "We have no term that quite carries this notion of kind and good" (WP, 1, 92).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chréstos
Definition
goodness, excellence, uprightness
NASB Translation
good (1), kindness (9).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5544: χρηστότης

χρηστότης, χρηστητος, ἡ (χρηστός);

1. moral goodness, integrity: Romans 3:12 (from Psalm 13:3 () (A. V. 'doeth good').

2. benignity, kindness: Romans 2:4; 2 Corinthians 6:6; Galatians 5:22; Colossians 3:12; Titus 3:4; ἡ χρηστότης τίνος ἐπί τινα, Romans 11:22 (opposed to ἀποστομια (which see)); Ephesians 2:7. (The Sept.; Euripides, Isaeus, Diodorus, Josephus, Aelian, Herodian; often in Plutarch) (See Trench, Synonyms, § lxiii.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from χρηστός (chrēstos), meaning "useful," "good," or "kind."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for χρηστότης, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as חֶסֶד (chesed, Strong's 2617), often translated as "lovingkindness" or "steadfast love," and טוּב (tov, Strong's 2896), meaning "goodness" or "good."

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term χρηστότης, illustrating its significance in the New Testament and its application in the life of believers. The emphasis on kindness as a divine attribute and a Christian virtue highlights its importance in biblical theology and ethical living.

Usage: • The term χρηστότης is used in the New Testament to describe the quality of kindness or goodness, often in the context of God's character or the expected behavior of believers.

Context: • The Greek word χρηστότης (chrēstotēs) appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the moral and ethical quality of kindness and goodness. It is often associated with the character of God and the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.
• In Romans 2:4, Paul speaks of the "riches of His kindness" (BSB), highlighting God's patience and desire for repentance. This passage underscores the divine attribute of kindness as a means to lead individuals to transformation.
• Galatians 5:22 lists χρηστότης as one of the fruits of the Spirit, indicating that kindness is a natural outgrowth of a life led by the Holy Spirit. It is a virtue that believers are encouraged to cultivate as evidence of their faith.
• Ephesians 2:7 refers to the "surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus" (BSB), illustrating the abundant and gracious nature of God's kindness as demonstrated through salvation.
• Colossians 3:12 exhorts believers to "put on" kindness, among other virtues, as part of their new identity in Christ. This reflects the transformative power of the gospel in shaping ethical behavior.
• The concept of χρηστότης is not merely passive but involves active benevolence and moral integrity, reflecting the character of God and the ethical standards expected of His people.

Forms and Transliterations

χρηστοτης χρηστότης χρηστοτητα χρηστότητα χρηστοτητι χρηστότητι χρηστότητί χρηστοτητος χρηστότητος χρηστότητός χρίσεως χρίσις chrestotes chrestótes chrēstotēs chrēstótēs chrestoteta chrestóteta chrēstotēta chrēstótēta chrestoteti chrestóteti chrēstotēti chrēstótēti chrestotetos chrestótetos chrēstotētos chrēstótētos

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 2:4 N-GFS
GRK: πλούτου τῆς χρηστότητος αὐτοῦ καὶ
NAS: of the riches of His kindness and tolerance
KJV: of his goodness and
INT: riches of the kindness of him and

Romans 3:12 N-AFS
GRK: ὁ ποιῶν χρηστότητα οὐκ ἔστιν
NAS: WHO DOES GOOD, THERE IS NOT EVEN
KJV: none that doeth good, no, not one.
INT: who is practicing good none there is

Romans 11:22 N-AFS
GRK: ἴδε οὖν χρηστότητα καὶ ἀποτομίαν
NAS: then the kindness and severity
KJV: therefore the goodness and
INT: Behold therefore [the] kindness and severity

Romans 11:22 N-NFS
GRK: δὲ σὲ χρηστότης θεοῦ ἐὰν
NAS: but to you, God's kindness, if
KJV: thee, goodness, if
INT: however you kindness of God if

Romans 11:22 N-DFS
GRK: ἐπιμένῃς τῇ χρηστότητι ἐπεὶ καὶ
NAS: you continue in His kindness; otherwise
KJV: thou continue in [his] goodness: otherwise
INT: you continue in the kindness otherwise also

2 Corinthians 6:6 N-DFS
GRK: μακροθυμίᾳ ἐν χρηστότητι ἐν πνεύματι
NAS: in patience, in kindness, in the Holy
KJV: by kindness, by
INT: patience in kindness in [the] Spirit

Galatians 5:22 N-NFS
GRK: εἰρήνη μακροθυμία χρηστότης ἀγαθωσύνη πίστις
NAS: patience, kindness, goodness,
KJV: longsuffering, gentleness, goodness,
INT: peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness

Ephesians 2:7 N-DFS
GRK: αὐτοῦ ἐν χρηστότητι ἐφ' ἡμᾶς
NAS: of His grace in kindness toward
KJV: grace in [his] kindness toward us
INT: of him in kindness toward us

Colossians 3:12 N-AFS
GRK: σπλάγχνα οἰκτιρμοῦ χρηστότητα ταπεινοφροσύνην πραΰτητα
NAS: of compassion, kindness, humility,
KJV: of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind,
INT: hearts of compassion kindess humility gentleness

Titus 3:4 N-NFS
GRK: δὲ ἡ χρηστότης καὶ ἡ
NAS: But when the kindness of God
KJV: But after that the kindness and love
INT: moreover the kindness and the

Strong's Greek 5544
10 Occurrences

χρηστότης — 3 Occ.
χρηστότητα — 3 Occ.
χρηστότητι — 3 Occ.
χρηστότητος — 1 Occ.