Strong's Greek Concordance

G1655: ἐλεήμων

eleḗmōn · “merciful”

Definition

compassionate (actively)

KJV translates it as: merciful

Word origin: from G1653 (ἐλεέω);

Extended definition

ἐλεήμων, -ον
[in LXX chiefly for חַנּוּן ;]
merciful: Mat.5:7, Heb.2:17.†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G1655 is translated

  • merciful, ×1
  • a merciful ×1

Bible verses with G1655 (eleḗmōn)

Eleḗmōn appears in 2 verses.

  • Matthew 5:7

    Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

  • Hebrews 2:17

    Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

Words derived from G1655