οἰκτείρω

oikteirōVerbG3627

to have compassion

From: from (pity);

Short Definition

to exercise pity

Full Lexicon Entry

to pity, have compassion on. with accusative of person(s), (LXX).
Synonyms
ἐλεέω, q.v
LXX Usage: for רָחַם pi., חָנַן, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Romans 9:15

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