χαρίζομαι
charizomai
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "χαρίζομαι" (charizomai) primarily means to show favor or kindness to someone. It can also mean to give or bestow something freely, often involving generosity or a gift. Additionally, it is used to describe granting forgiveness, whether for debts or sins, emphasizing an act of grace or pardon.
to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
The Greek word charizomai means "to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue," encompassing related ideas including deliver, forgive, give, grant.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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