The word "恩典" is formed by combining the character "恩", meaning "favor" or "kindness", which is itself composed of the components "因" (cause) and "心" (heart), with the character "典", meaning "canon" or "standard", derived from "册" (book) and "丌" (base). This combination results in a compound where "恩" contributes the concept of benevolent kindness, and "典" imparts a sense of formality or authority, together denoting "grace" or "bestowed favor".