Strong's G5543 · Greek
χρηστός
chrēstós
Definition
employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
KJV: better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind
Root / derivation: from G5530 (χράομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered χρηστός across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.
Luke 6:35But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
1 Corinthians1 verse
Ephesians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5543 (chrēstós) mean?
employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
How many times does G5543 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5543 (χρηστός) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “kind.”
How is chrēstós translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5543 is rendered as “kind” (2×), “better” (1×), “easy” (1×), “good” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word χρηστός come from?
from G5530 (χράομαι);