Strong's Lexicon chen: Grace, favor, charm Original Word: חֵן Word Origin: Derived from the root חָנַן (chanan), which means "to be gracious" or "to show favor." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5485 (χάρις, charis) – Often translated as "grace" in the New Testament, reflecting a similar concept of unmerited favor. Usage: The Hebrew word "chen" primarily denotes grace or favor. It is often used to describe the unmerited favor or kindness that one receives from another, particularly from God. In the Old Testament, "chen" is frequently associated with God's graciousness towards humanity, as well as the favor that individuals find in the eyes of others. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, "chen" was a significant concept that underscored the relational aspect of God's covenant with His people. It was understood as a divine attribute that was not earned but given freely. The idea of grace was central to the Israelites' understanding of their relationship with God, who chose them as His people not because of their merit but because of His gracious love. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chanan Definition favor, grace NASB Translation adornment (1), charm (1), charm* (1), charming* (1), favor (51), grace (8), graceful (2), gracious (3), pleases* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חֵן noun masculinePsalm 45:3 favour, grace; — ׳ח Genesis 6:8 67t.; suffix חִנּוֺ Genesis 39:21; — 1 favour, grace, elegance: a. of form and appearance, of a woman "" יֹ֑פִי Proverbs 31:30; אֵשֶׁת חֵן Proverbs 11:16; זונה טובת חן Nahum 3:4; of a doe Proverbs 5:19; precious stone אבן חן Proverbs 17:8; of ornaments Proverbs 1:9 = Proverbs 4:9; Proverbs 3:22. b. of speech, lips Psalm 45:3; Proverbs 22:11; words Ecclesiastes 10:12. 2 favour, acceptance: a. with men Proverbs 13:15; Proverbs 22:1; Ecclesiastes 9:11. b. with God Zechariah 4:7 (twice in verse); Zechariah 12:10; chiefly in phrases: מצא חן בעיני find favour in the eyes of: (I) men Genesis 30:27; Genesis 32:6; Genesis 33:8,10,15; Genesis 34:11; Genesis 39:4; Genesis 47:25,29; Genesis 50:4; Numbers 32:5 (all J); Deuteronomy 24:1; Ruth 2:2,10,13; 1 Samuel 1:18; 1 Samuel 16:22; 1 Samuel 20:3,29; 1 Samuel 25:8; 1 Samuel 27:5; 2 Samuel 14:22; 2 Samuel 16:4; 1 Kings 11:19; Esther 5:8; Esther 7:3; (2) of God Genesis 6:8; Genesis 18:3; Genesis 19:19; Exodus 33:12,13 (twice in verse); Exodus 33:16,17; Exodus 34:9; Numbers 11:11,15 (all J); Judges 6:17; 2 Samuel 15:25; Proverbs 3:4; absolute מצא חן (with man) Proverbs 28:23; (with God) Jeremiah 31:2; מֹצא חן לפניו Esther 8:5 (i.e. of the king); נתן חן בעיני give favour in the eyes of (I) man Genesis 39:21; Exodus 3:21; Exodus 11:3; Exodus 12:36 (J); absolute נתן חן of man Psalm 84:12; (2) of God Proverbs 3:34; נשׂא חֵן בְּעֵינֵי obtain favour in the eyes of Esther 2:15; of the king Esther 5:2; so וַתִּשָּׂאחֵֿן וָחֶסֶד לְפָנָיו Esther 2:17. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance favor, gracious, pleasant, precious, well-favored From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty) -- favour, grace(-ious), pleasant, precious, (well-)favoured. see HEBREW chanan Forms and Transliterations הַ֭חֵן החן וְ֝חֵ֗ן וחן חִנּ֔וֹ חֵ֑ן חֵ֓ן חֵ֔ן חֵ֖ן חֵ֛ן חֵ֜ן חֵ֣ן חֵ֤ן חֵ֥ן חֵ֨ן חֵ֭ן חֵֽן׃ חֵן֙ חֵן֮ חן חן׃ חנו chen chinNo ha·ḥên Hachen haḥên ḥên ḥin·nōw ḥinnōw veChen wə·ḥên wəḥênLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 6:8 HEB: וְנֹ֕חַ מָ֥צָא חֵ֖ן בְּעֵינֵ֥י יְהוָֽה׃ NAS: found favor in the eyes KJV: found grace in the eyes INT: Noah found favor the eyes of the LORD Genesis 18:3 Genesis 19:19 Genesis 30:27 Genesis 32:5 Genesis 33:8 Genesis 33:10 Genesis 33:15 Genesis 34:11 Genesis 39:4 Genesis 39:21 Genesis 47:25 Genesis 47:29 Genesis 50:4 Exodus 3:21 Exodus 11:3 Exodus 12:36 Exodus 33:12 Exodus 33:13 Exodus 33:13 Exodus 33:16 Exodus 33:17 Exodus 34:9 Numbers 11:11 Numbers 11:15 69 Occurrences |
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