Bible Dictionary

Grace

Favor, kindness, or goodwill freely given.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

216 of 516

Letter

G

Meaning

Favor, kindness, or goodwill freely given.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 6:8
  • Psalm 84:11
  • John 1:14-17
  • Acts 20:32
  • Romans 3:24
  • Ephesians 2:8-9
  • Titus 2:11
  • Hebrews 4:16

Original Language

Hebrew

חֵן

chen

favor; grace

Greek

χάρις

charis

grace; favor

Meaning

Grace is favor, kindness, or goodwill freely given.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, grace refers to favor, kindness, or goodwill bestowed by God or shown by one person to another.

The term appears throughout the Bible in connection with God’s dealings with people.


Key References

  • Genesis 6:8
  • Psalm 84:11
  • John 1:14-17
  • Acts 20:32
  • Romans 3:24
  • Ephesians 2:8-9
  • Titus 2:11
  • Hebrews 4:16

  • Mercy
  • Faith
  • Salvation
  • Kindness
  • Forgiveness

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 6:8
  • Psalm 84:11
  • John 1:14-17
  • Acts 20:32
  • Romans 3:24
  • Ephesians 2:8-9
  • Titus 2:11
  • Hebrews 4:16

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