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    H2580

    Grace (Chen)

    חֵן (chen)

    Favor, charm, and gracious acceptance — finding kindness in another's eyes.

    Hebrew
    Pronunciation: KHAYN

    Definition

    Chen is the Hebrew word for grace, meaning favor, charm, and gracious acceptance. It describes the experience of being looked upon with kindness and finding undeserved favor in the eyes of another, especially God.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    Genesis 6:8

    “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.”
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    Exodus 33:17

    “And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight.”
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    Proverbs 3:34

    “He giveth grace unto the lowly.”
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