ἔλεος
eleos
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word *ἔλεος* (eleos) primarily means mercy, pity, or compassion. It can describe human actions, such as showing kindness or compassion to others, as seen in various biblical contexts. It is also used to refer to God's mercy, often highlighted in blessings, divine acts of compassion, or descriptions of Christ's character.
compassion (human or divine, especially active)
The Greek word eleos means "compassion (human or divine, especially active)," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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