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GreekG4698Noun (Neuter)

σπλάγχνον

splagchnon

11Occurrences
G4698Strong's #
Noun (Neuter)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy

probably strengthened from (the "spleen");

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
in pl., σπλάγχνα, -ων, τά, the inward parts (heart, liver, lungs, etc.; Lat. viscera). Metaphorical, of the seat of the feelings and of the feelings themselves (in Gk. poets, of anger, anxiety, etc.), the heart, affections (the characteristic LXX and NT reference of the word to feelings of kindness, benevolence and pity, is found in π.; see MM, xxiii; cf. Lft. on ): 20; σ. οἰκτιρμοῦ; σ. καὶ οἰκτιρμοὶ; σ. ἐλέους θεοῦ; ἡμῶν; σ. Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ.
LXX: (רַחַם, elsewhere rendered by οἰκτιρμοί and by ἔλεος, ), (בֶּטֶן), (6)

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Neuter)

Morphology Code

G:N-N

Full Description

Greek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

σπλάγχνον appears 11 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Philemon
3
2 Corinthians
2
Philippians
2
1 John
1
Acts
1
Colossians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

1 John 3:17BSB

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

2 Corinthians 7:15BSB

And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

Colossians 3:12BSB

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Philemon 1:7BSB

I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

Philemon 1:20BSB

Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.