G1653 ἐλεέω (eleéō) — ἐλεάω to have mercy

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1653

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

KJV usage: :--have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on).

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

also formed as ἐλεάω 4x, to pity, have compassion on; pass. to receive pity, experience compassion, Mt. 5:7; 9:27; 15:22; to be gracious to any one, show gracious favor and saving mercy towards; pass. to be an object of gracious favor and saving mercy, Rom. 11:30, 31; spc. to obtain pardon and forgiveness, 1 Tim. 1:13, 16

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 5:7 Matthew 9:27 Matthew 15:22 Matthew 17:15 Matthew 18:33 Matthew 20:30 Matthew 20:31 Mark 5:19 Mark 10:47 Mark 10:48 Luke 16:24 Luke 17:13 Luke 18:38 Luke 18:39 Romans 9:15 + 14 more →

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