ἐλεήμων

eleēmōnAdjectiveG1655

merciful

From: from G1653 (ἐλεέω);

Short Definition

compassionate (actively)

Full Lexicon Entry

merciful.
LXX Usage: chiefly for חַנּוּן

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 2:17
  • Matthew 5:7

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