Greek Word Study
The meaning of “οἰκτείρω”
Understanding oikteírō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
have compassion on. - to exercise pity
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
οἰκτείρω
Phoneticoyk-ti'-ro
Transliterationoikteírō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
have compassion on. - to exercise pity
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 9:15 | “For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” Word: οἰκτείρω (oikteírō) |