Luk 1:30 | RWP | e4.org | Favour ( χαριν ). Grace. Same root as χαιρω (rejoice) and χαριτοω in verse . To find favour is a common O.T. phrase. Χαρις is a very ancient and common word with a variety of applied meanings. They all come from the notion of sweetness, charm, loveliness, joy, delight, like words of grace, , growing grace, , with grace, . The notion of kindness is in it also, especially of God towards men as here. It is a favourite word for Christianity, the Gospel of the grace of God ( ) in contrast with law or works ( ). Gratitude is expressed also ( ), especially to God ( ). With God ( παρα τω θεω ). Beside God.

‏ Luke 1:30

Favour ( χαριν ). Grace. Same root as χαιρω (rejoice) and χαριτοω in verse 28. To find favour is a common O.T. phrase. Χαρις is a very ancient and common word with a variety of applied meanings. They all come from the notion of sweetness, charm, loveliness, joy, delight, like words of grace, Lu 4:22, growing grace, Eph 4:29, with grace, Col 4:6. The notion of kindness is in it also, especially of God towards men as here. It is a favourite word for Christianity, the Gospel of the grace of God (Ac 20:24) in contrast with law or works (Joh 1:16). Gratitude is expressed also (Lu 6:32), especially to God (Ro 6:17).

With God ( παρα τω θεω ). Beside God.