χαριτόω

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Definition

χαριτόω, -ῶ

(χάρις), [in LXX: Sir.18.17 (ἀνδρί κεχαριτωμένῳ; Vg., justificato; Syr., saintly) * ;]

to endow with χάρις (which see), i.e.

1. (a) to make graceful;

(b) to make gracious (Sir, l.with).

2. In Hellenistic writings (for exx., see AR, Eph., 227; Lft., Notes, 315),

(a) to cause to find favour;

(b) to endue with grace (i.e. divine favour): Luke 1:28, Ephesians 1:6.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Luke 1:28κεχαριτωμένη · you who are highly favored
    The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
  2. Ephesians 1:6ἐχαρίτωσεν · He has freely given
    …to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.