Strong’s G1656

ἔλεος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine; Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

eleos

Pronunciation

EL-eh-os

Definition

Mercy, compassion, pity

Meaning

pity, mercy, compassion.

Usage

In the New Testament, "eleos" refers to the compassionate treatment of those in distress, especially when it is within one's power to punish or harm. It is often used to describe God's mercy towards humanity, as well as the expected mercy believers should show to one another. The term encompasses both the feeling of compassion and the action that results from it.

Bible references

Matthew 9:13;Matthew 12:7;Matthew 23:23;Luke 1:50;Luke 1:54;Luke 1:58;Luke 1:72;Luke 1:78;Luke 10:37;Romans 9:23;Romans 11:31;Romans 15:9;Galatians 6:16;Ephesians 2:4;1 Timothy 1:2;2 Timothy 1:2;2 Timothy 1:16;2 Timothy 1:18;Titus 3:5;Hebrews 4:16;James 2:13;James 2:13;James 3:17;1 Peter 1:3;2 John 1:3