Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἵλεως”
Understanding híleōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be it far, merciful. - cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious - adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in ...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἵλεως
Phonetichil'-eh-oce
Transliterationhíleōs
Grammar Code
G:A / G:ADV
Greek, Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be it far, merciful. - cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious - adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:22 | “Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.” Word: ἵλεως (híleōs) | |
| Hebrews 8:12 | “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.” Word: ἵλεως (híleōs) |