Strong's Lexicon

G1655

G1655 — ἐλεήμων

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekeleemonadjectiveOccurrences: 2

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G1655
Word:ἐλεήμων
Part of Speech:adjective
Etymology:from G1653
Language:Greek
Occurrences:2
Transliteration:eleemon
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:el-eh-ay'-mone
Meaning:1. compassionate (actively)
KJV Renderings:merciful

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἐλεήμων, ἐλεημον, merciful: Mat 5:7; Heb 2:17. (From Homer, Odyssey 5, 191 on; the Sept..)

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

ἐλεήμων (merciful)

Matthew 5:7

KJV: Blessed the merciful for they shall obtain mercy
GK: μακάριοι οι ελεήμονες ότι αυτοί ελεηθήσονται

Hebrews 2:17

KJV: Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto brethren that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things to God to make reconciliation for the sins of the people
GK: όθεν ώφειλε κατά πάντα τοις αδελφοίς ομοιωθήναι ίνα ελεήμων γένηται και πιστός αρχιερεύς τα προς τον θεόν εις το ιλάσκεσθαι τας αμαρτίας του λαού
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