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χρηστότης
chrēstótēs · Greek · Strong's G5544 · 10 occurrences
The KJV renders 14 different Hebrew and Greek words as “good”
What it means
usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor)
from G5543 (χρηστός);
How the KJV renders it
gentleness, good, kindness
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“good”
“gentleness”
also renders epieíkeia (G1932), ʻânâh (H6031), ʻănâvâh (H6038)
“kindness”
also renders philanthrōpía (G5363), ṭôwb (H2896)
Answers that weigh this word
Where it appears
10 occurrences in the Greek text, first 8 verses shown.
2 Corinthians 6:6 · N-DSF
in pureness, in knowledge, in perseverance, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love,
Colossians 3:12 · N-ASF
Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
Ephesians 2:7 · N-DSF
that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus;
Galatians 5:22 · N-NSF
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,
Romans 2:4 · N-GSF
Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
Romans 3:12 · N-ASF
They have all turned away. They have together become unprofitable. There is no one who does good, no, not so much as one.”
Romans 11:22 N-ASFTitus 3:4 N-NSF
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