GreekG1653
ἐλεέω
eleeō
Plain-Language Summary
eleeō is a Greek word meaning "to have mercy on", encompassing ideas like have mercy on, obtain mercy, show mercy, be merciful.
to have mercy on; to show compassion; to pity
The Greek word eleeō means "to have mercy on; to show compassion; to pity," encompassing related ideas including have mercy on, obtain mercy, show mercy, be merciful.
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