ἐλεέω
eleeō
“to have mercy”
Definition
to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
from G1656 (ἔλεος);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
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Occurrences
ἐλεέω appears 29 times in the New Testament.
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Key Passages
Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
And indeed, have mercy on those who doubt;
Those who led the way admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”
But Jesus would not allow him. “Go home to your own people,” He said, “and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy He has shown you.”
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