goodness

Found 51 times in the King James Bible

H2896 Hebrew
G5544 Greek

English Definition

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well)

ע Hebrew (Old Testament)

Original Script

טוֹב

Transliteration

ṭôwb

Strong's Reference H2896

Ω Greek (New Testament)

Original Script

χρηστότης

Transliteration

ʻanvâh

Strong's Reference G5544
Greek Meaning

mildness (royal); also (concretely) oppressed

"Goodness" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H2896, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G5544. Context determines which original word is being used.

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