G1654

ἐλεημοσύνη

eleēmosynē

Appears in 14 Bible verses

Strong's Definition

compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor)beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction &#8212 alms(-deeds).

Detailed Meaning

mercy, pity, esp. as exhibited in giving alms, charity, the benefaction itself, a donation to the poor, alms

Part of Speech

feminine noun

KJV Translation Counts

alms(13x) almsdeeds(1x)

Related Words

G1656 | ἔλεος | mercy