Definition
χρηστός, -ή, -όν
(χράομαι), [in LXX chiefly for טוֹב (frequently of God: Psalm 25:8, al.), also for יָקָר (Ezekiel 27:22; 28:13), יָשָׁר (Proverbs 2:21 א A) ;]
serviceable, good;
(a) of things, good, pleasant: of food (as often in cl.), οἶνος, Luke 5:39; ζυγός, Matthew 11:30 (EV, easy); in ethical sense, ἤθη, 1 Corinthians 15:33;
(b) of persons, good, kind, gracious: Ephesians 4:32; of God, Luke 6:35, 1 Peter 2:3; τ. χρηστὸν (= ἡ χρηστότης) τοῦ θεοῦ, Romans 2:4.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as χρηστός:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
7 total
- Matthew 11:30χρηστὸς · is easyFor My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
- Luke 5:39χρηστός · betterAnd no one after drinking old wine wants new, for he says, ‘The old is better.’”
- Luke 6:35χρηστός · kindBut love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
- Romans 2:4χρηστὸν · kindnessOr do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
- 1 Corinthians 15:33χρηστὰ · goodDo not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
- Ephesians 4:32χρηστοί · kindBe kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
- 1 Peter 2:3χρηστὸς · [is] good…now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.