Strong's Lexicon
G1655 — ἐλεήμων
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
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
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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