The meaning of “ἐλεέω”

Understanding eleéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1653

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐλεέω

Phoneticel-eh-eh'-o

Transliterationeleéō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on). - to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)

Scripture References

28 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 17:15	“Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.”
Luke 18:38	“And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.”
1 Corinthians 7:25	“Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.”
Philippians 2:27	“For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.”
1 Peter 2:10	“Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”

Total Occurrences

28x

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew7

Mark3

Luke4

Romans7

1 Corinthians1

2 Corinthians1

Philippians1

1 Timothy2

1 Peter1

Jude1

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