Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐλεημοσύνη”
Understanding eleēmosýnē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
alms(-deeds). - compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction
G1654
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐλεημοσύνη
Phoneticel-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay
Transliterationeleēmosýnē
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
alms(-deeds). - compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
14 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:3 | “But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:” Word: ἐλεημοσύνη (eleēmosýnē) | |
| Luke 12:33 | “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” Word: ἐλεημοσύνη (eleēmosýnē) | |
| Acts 10:2 | “A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.” Word: ἐλεημοσύνη (eleēmosýnē) |