χρηστός (chrēstós) — Better
Greek word study: χρηστός (chrēstós), Strong's G5543. employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
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employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
KJV translation words: better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind
Strong's G5543 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:30 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:3.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 7)
- Matthew 11:30 — χρηστὸς — is easy
- Luke 5:39 — χρηστός — good
- Luke 6:35 — χρηστός — kind
- Romans 2:4 — χρηστὸν — kindness
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 — χρηστὰ — good
- Ephesians 4:32 — χρηστοί — kind
- 1 Peter 2:3 — χρηστὸς — is good
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G5530 χράομαι (chráomai).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G890 ἄχρηστος (áchrēstos), G2173 εὔχρηστος (eúchrēstos), G5541 χρηστεύομαι (chrēsteúomai), G5542 χρηστολογία (chrēstología), G5544 χρηστότης (chrēstótēs).
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What does chrēstós (G5543) mean?
Employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals).
How is G5543 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5543 as: better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind.
How often does χρηστός (chrēstós) appear?
Strong's G5543 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:30 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:3.
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