ἐλεέω

eleeōVerbG1653

to have mercy

From: from G1656 (ἔλεος);

Short Definition

to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)

Full Lexicon Entry

-ῶ (ἔλεος), to have pity or mercy on, to show mercy: absol.
22.Pass., to have pity or mercy shown one (EV, obtain mercy)
LXX Usage: (Hex, Pss, Pr) chiefly for חָנַן, also frequently in Proph. for רָחַם, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

29 times

Appears 29 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
7
Romans
7
Luke
4
Mark
3
1 Timothy
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 7:25
  • Jude 1:22
  • Luke 18:39
  • Matthew 20:31
  • Mark 5:19

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