Exegetical Meaning

graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude) | Etymology: from G5463 (χαίρω); | KJV: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy)

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• Grace as Salvation's Foundation
• Grace Encountered and Experienced

Exegetical Meaning

kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty | Etymology: from H2616 (חָסַד); | KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing.

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• Covenant Love Celebrated
• Covenant Love as Anchor in Suffering
• Covenant Love as Ethical Demand