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Lexicon :: Strong's G1655 - eleēmōn

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ἐλεήμων
Transliteration
eleēmōn (Key)
Pronunciation
el-eh-ay'-mone
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
2x in 2 unique form(s) TR
2x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
18x in 1 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:485,222

Strong’s Definitions

ἐλεήμων eleḗmōn, el-eh-ay'-mone; from G1653; compassionate (actively):—merciful.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G1655 in the following manner: merciful (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G1655 in the following manner: merciful (2x).

  1. merciful

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐλεήμων eleḗmōn, el-eh-ay'-mone; from G1653; compassionate (actively):—merciful.
STRONGS G1655:
ἐλεήμων, -ον, merciful: Matthew 5:7; Hebrews 2:17. [From Homer, Odyssey 5, 191 on; Sept..]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
5:7
Hebrews
2:17

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1655 matches the Greek ἐλεήμων (eleēmōn),
which occurs 18 times in 18 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 22:27

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 22:27 - for it is his only covering - it is his garment for his body. What else can he sleep in? And when he cries out to me, I will hear, for I am gracious.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 34:6

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 34:6 - The LORD passed by before him and proclaimed: "The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 30:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 30:9 - For if you return to the LORD, your brothers and sons will be shown mercy by their captors and return to this land. The LORD your God is merciful and compassionate; he will not reject you if you return to him."

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 9:17

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:17 - They refused to obey and did not recall your miracles that you had performed among them. Instead, they rebelled and appointed a leader to return to their bondage in Egypt. But you are a God of forgiveness, merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and unfailing in your loyal love. You did not abandon them,

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 9:31

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:31 - However, due to your abundant mercy you did not do away with them altogether; you did not abandon them. For you are a merciful and compassionate God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 86:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 86:15 - But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 103:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 103:8 - The LORD is compassionate and merciful; he is patient and demonstrates great loyal love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 111:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:4 - He does amazing things that will be remembered; the LORD is merciful and compassionate.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 112:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:4 - In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 116:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 116:5 - The LORD is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 145:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:8 - The LORD is merciful and compassionate; he is patient and demonstrates great loyal love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:17 - A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:11 - A person's wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 20:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:6 - Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person - who can find?

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:22 - The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 3:12 - "Go and shout this message to my people in the countries in the north. Tell them, 'Come back to me, wayward Israel,' says the LORD. 'I will not continue to look on you with displeasure. For I am merciful,' says the LORD. 'I will not be angry with you forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Joe 2:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJoe 2:13 - Return to the LORD your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and boundless in loyal love - often relenting from calamitous punishment.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jon 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJon 4:2 - He prayed to the LORD and said, "Oh, LORD, this is just what I thought would happen when I was in my own country. This is what I tried to prevent by attempting to escape to Tarshish! - because I knew that you are gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in mercy, and one who relents concerning threatened judgment.
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