χρηστός
chrēstós
is good
Having the quality of being well-disposed, kindly, or benevolent; exhibiting moral goodness or usefulness. The term primarily describes someone or something that is gentle, kind, or beneficial in character or action, including persons, speech, or commands. In various contexts, it can denote suitability, usefulness, or excellence, as well as a disposition that is favorable toward others.
Luke 5:39 · Word #10
Lexicon G5543
| Lemma | χρηστός |
| Transliteration | chrēstós |
| Strong's | G5543 |
| Definition | Having the quality of being well-disposed, kindly, or benevolent; exhibiting moral goodness or usefulness. The term primarily describes someone or something that is gentle, kind, or beneficial in character or action, including persons, speech, or commands. In various contexts, it can denote suitability, usefulness, or excellence, as well as a disposition that is favorable toward others. |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | is good |
| Literal | good |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χρηστός |
| Strong's | G5543 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5543-04
beneficially kind
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative masculine singular (predicate adjective form). |
| Rendering Rationale | "Beneficially kind" preserves the root sense of being useful or serviceable (χρη-) while expressing the developed moral quality of kindness. As nominative masculine singular, it describes a single masculine subject characterized by this beneficial disposition. |
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