Berean Strong's Lexicon chin: Favor, grace, charm Original Word: חֵן Word Origin: Derived from the root חָנַן (chanan), which means "to be gracious" or "to show favor." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5485 (χάρις, charis) – grace, favor - G5486 (χάρισμα, charisma) – gift of grace Usage: The Hebrew word "chin" primarily denotes favor or grace. It is often used to describe the unmerited favor or kindness that one receives from another, particularly from God. In the Old Testament, "chin" is frequently associated with divine favor, which is bestowed upon individuals or groups, leading to blessings and protection. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, favor or grace was a significant concept, often linked to the covenant relationship between God and His people. The idea of receiving favor was not just about personal gain but was seen as a sign of God's presence and approval. In a patriarchal society, favor could also be shown by a king or leader, indicating a special status or privilege. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chanan Definition perhaps beauty NASB Translation orderly (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חִין noun [masculine] חִין עֶרְכּוֺ Job 41:4 the grace of his proportions ( = חֵן Aramaic חִנָּא) so AV RV Thes De Volck Da and others; meaning not very appropriate in context (description of crocodile); but nothing better has been proposed; see suggestions in Di. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance comely Another form for chen; beauty -- comely. see HEBREW chen Forms and Transliterations וְחִ֣ין וחין veChin wə·ḥîn wəḥînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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