χρηστόςchrēstós

Meanings

Same root

• χράομαιchráomai · G5530to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension) to act towards one in a given manner
• χρηστότηςchrēstótēs · G5544usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor)
• εὔχρηστοςeúchrēstos · G2173easily used, i.e. useful
• ἄχρηστοςáchrēstos · G890inefficient, i.e. (by implication) detrimental
• χρηστεύομαιchrēsteúomai · G5541to show oneself useful, i.e. act benevolently
• χρηστολογίαchrēstología · G5542fair speech, i.e. plausibility

Where it appears

Appears 7 times in the Bible.

• Matthew 11:30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
• Luke 5:39 But no one who drinks the old wine seems to want the new wine. ‘The old is just fine,’ they say.”
• Luke 6:35 “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.
• Romans 2:4 Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?
• 1 Corinthians 15:33 Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.”
• Ephesians 4:32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.