ἵλεως
hileōsA / GG2436
propitious/gracious
From: perhaps from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι);
Short Definition
cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it
Full Lexicon Entry
propitious, merciful: ἀδικίαες, (Je, l.with; cf.1 Ki, l.with); ἵ. *σοι *(sc. ἔστω ὁ θεός).
LXX Usage: for חָלִיל, ἵ. εἶναι, סָלַח, ff.
Grammar
Part of Speech A / G
Morphology G:A / G:ADV
DescriptionG:A / G:ADV
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Hebrews
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- Hebrews 8:12
- Matthew 16:22
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