G1656
ἔλεος
eleos
Appears in 28 Bible verses
Strong's Definition
nullel' -eh-os of uncertain affinity compassion (human or divine, especiallyactive) — (el' -eh-os of uncertain affinity compassion (human or divine, especiallyactive) — (
Detailed Meaning
mercy kindness or good will towards the miserable and the afflicted, joined with a desire to help them, of men towards men to exercise the virtue of mercy, show one' s self merciful, of God towards men in general providence the mercy and clemency of God in providing and offering to men salvation by Christ, the mercy of Christ, whereby at his return to judgment he will bless true Christians with eternal life
Part of Speech
neuter noun
KJV Translation Counts
mercy(28x)
Related Words
primitive root