The Difference Between charis and hesed
charis (Greek, G5485) means "acceptable" and hesed (Hebrew, H2617) means "favour" — two words from different Testaments that address the same biblical theme. Comparing them shows how the Old and New Testaments speak with one consistent voice on this subject.
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χάρις vs חֵסֵד
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χάρις
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)
G5485
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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Context Themes
- Grace as Salvation's Foundation
- Grace Encountered and Experienced
חֵסֵד
kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
H2617
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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Context Themes
- Covenant Love Celebrated
- Covenant Love as Anchor in Suffering
- Covenant Love as Ethical Demand