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Lexicon :: Strong's G5544 - chrēstotēs

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χρηστότης
Transliteration
chrēstotēs (Key)
Pronunciation
khray-stot'-ace
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 9:489,1320

Trench's Synonyms: lxiii. ἀγαθωσύνη, χρηστότης.

Strong’s Definitions

χρηστότης chrēstótēs, khray-stot'-ace; from G5543; usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor):—gentleness, good(-ness), kindness.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 10x

The KJV translates Strong's G5544 in the following manner: goodness (4x), kindness (4x), good (1x), gentleness (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 10x
The KJV translates Strong's G5544 in the following manner: goodness (4x), kindness (4x), good (1x), gentleness (1x).

  1. moral goodness, integrity

  2. benignity, kindness

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
χρηστότης chrēstótēs, khray-stot'-ace; from G5543; usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor):—gentleness, good(-ness), kindness.
STRONGS G5544:
χρηστότης, χρηστητος, ἡ (χρηστός);
1. moral goodness, integrity: Romans 3:12 (from Psalm 13:3 (Ps. 14:3) (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.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms
13:3; 14:3
Romans
2:4; 3:12; 11:22
2 Corinthians
6:6
Galatians
5:22
Ephesians
2:7
Colossians
3:12
Titus
3:4

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5544 matches the Greek χρηστότης (chrēstotēs),
which occurs 15 times in 15 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 14:1

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The fool says in his heart, “There’s no God.”

They are corrupt; they do vile deeds.

There is no one who does good.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 14:3

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All have turned away;

all alike have become corrupt.

There is no one who does good,

not even one.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:3

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For you meet him with rich blessings;

you place a crown of pure gold on his head.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:7

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Do not remember the sins of my youth

or my acts of rebellion;

in keeping with your faithful love, remember me

because of your goodness, LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:19

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How great is your goodness,

which you have stored up for those who fear you.

In the presence of everyone[fn] you have acted

for those who take refuge in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:3

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Trust in the LORD and do what is good;

dwell in the land and live securely.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 65:11

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You crown the year with your goodness;

your carts overflow with plenty.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:10

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Your people settled in it;

God, you provided for the poor by your goodness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 85:12

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Also, the LORD will provide what is good,

and our land will yield its crops.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 104:28

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When you give it to them,

they gather it;

when you open your hand,

they are satisfied with good things.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 106:5

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so that I may enjoy the prosperity

of your chosen ones,

rejoice in the joy of your nation,

and boast about your heritage.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:65

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LORD, you have treated your servant well,

just as you promised.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:66

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Teach me good judgment and discernment,

for I rely on your commands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:68

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You are good, and you do what is good;

teach me your statutes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 145:7

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They will give a testimony of your great goodness

and will joyfully sing of your righteousness.

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