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Lexicon :: Strong's G4697 - splagchnizomai

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σπλαγχνίζομαι
Transliteration
splagchnizomai (Key)
Pronunciation
splangkh-nid'-zom-ahee
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Middle voice from σπλάγχνον (G4698)
mGNT
12x in 3 unique form(s) TR
12x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:548,1067

Strong’s Definitions

σπλαγχνίζομαι splanchnízomai, splangkh-nid'-zom-ahee; middle voice from G4698; to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity:—have (be moved with) compassion.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x

The KJV translates Strong's G4697 in the following manner: have compassion (7x), be moved with compassion (5x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x
The KJV translates Strong's G4697 in the following manner: have compassion (7x), be moved with compassion (5x).

  1. to be moved as to one's bowels, hence to be moved with compassion, have compassion (for the bowels were thought to be the seat of love and pity)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σπλαγχνίζομαι splanchnízomai, splangkh-nid'-zom-ahee; middle voice from G4698; to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity:—have (be moved with) compassion.
STRONGS G4697:
σπλαγχνίζομαι; 1 aorist ἐσπλαγχνίσθην (cf. Buttmann, 52 (45)); (σπλάγχνον, which see); properly, to be moved as to one's bowels, hence, to be moved with compassion, have compassion (for the bowels were thought to be the seat of love and pity): absolutely, Luke 10:33; Luke 15:20; σπλαγχνισθείς with a finite verb, Matthew 20:34; Mark 1:41; τίνος, to pity one (cf. Winers Grammar, § 30, 10 a.; (Buttmann, § 132, 15; but others regard σπλαγχνισθείς in the following example as used absolutely and the genitive as depending on κύριος)), Matthew 18:27; ἐπί with the dative of the person, Matthew 14:14 G L T Tr WH; Mark 6:34 (R G); Luke 7:13 (where Tdf. ἐπί with the accusative); ἐπί τινα, Matthew 14:14 Rec.; Matthew 15:32; Mark (Mark 6:34 L T Tr WH); Mark 8:2; 9:22; cf. Winers Grammar, § 33, c.; (Buttmann, as above); περί τίνος ὅτι, Matthew 9:36. Besides, several times in Test xii. Patr. (e. g. test. Zab. §§ 4, 6, 7, etc.); and in the N. T. Apocrypha; in Deuteronomy 13:8 Symm.; (Exodus 2:6 manuscript Venet.); and in 1 Samuel 23:21 incert.; (Clement of Rome, 2 Cor. 1, 7 [ET]; Hermas, mand. 4, 3, 5 [ET]); ἐπισπλαγχνίζομαι, Proverbs 17:5; the active σπλαγχνίζω is once used for the Attic σπλαγχνεύω, 2 Macc. 6:8. Cf. Bleek, Einl. ins N. T. edition 1, p. 75 (English translation, ibid.; edition 3 (by Marigold), p. 90; Winer's Grammar, 30, 33, 92 (87)).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Exodus
2:6
Deuteronomy
13:8
1 Samuel
23:21
Proverbs
17:5
Matthew
9:36; 14:14; 14:14; 15:32; 18:27; 20:34
Mark
1:41; 6:34; 6:34; 8:2; 9:22
Luke
7:13; 10:33; 15:20

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4697 matches the Greek σπλαγχνίζομαι (splagchnizomai),
which occurs 12 times in 12 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 9:36

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:36 - When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 14:14

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:14 - Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 15:32

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 15:32 - Then Jesus called his disciples and told them, “I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. I don’t want to send them away hungry, or they will faint along the way.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 18:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:27 - Then his master was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 20:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 20:34 - Jesus felt sorry for them and touched their eyes. Instantly they could see! Then they followed him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 1:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:41 - Moved with compassion,[fn] Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 6:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:34 - Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 8:2

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 8:2 - “I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 9:22

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 9:22 - The spirit often throws him into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 7:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 7:13 - When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. “Don’t cry!” he said.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:33

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:33 - “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 15:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 15:20 - “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
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