ἔλεος
eleosNoun (Neuter)G1656
mercy
From: of uncertain affinity;
Short Definition
compassion (human or divine, especially active)
Full Lexicon Entry
mercy, pity, compassion
1.of men
2.Of God
3.Of Christ.
Synonyms
*οἰκτιρμός *(see: ἐλεέω)
LXX Usage: chiefly for חֶסֶד
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
26 timesAppears 26 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
6
2 Timothy
3
Matthew
3
Romans
3
James
2
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 1:3
- 2 Timothy 1:18
- James 3:17
- Luke 1:58
- Matthew 23:23
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