Lexicon
eleémosuné: Almsgiving, charity, acts of mercy
Original Word: ἐλεημοσύνη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: eleémosuné
Pronunciation: el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay
Phonetic Spelling: (el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay)
Definition: Almsgiving, charity, acts of mercy
Meaning: abstr: alms-giving, charity; concr: alms, charity.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
alms.
From eleos; compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction -- alms(-deeds).
see GREEK eleos
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
eleosDefinitionmercy, pity, spec. alms
NASB Translationalms (7), charity (3), giving (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1654: ἐλεημοσύνηἐλεημοσύνη,
ἐλεημοσύνης,
ἡ (
ἐλεήμων), the
Sept. for
חֶסֶד and
צְדָקָה (see
δικαιοσύνη, 1 b.);
1. mercy, pity (Callimachus () in Del. 152; Isaiah 38:18; Sir. 17:22 (), etc.), especially as exhibited in giving alms, charity: Matthew 6:4; ποιεῖν ἐλεημοσύνην, to practise the virtue of mercy or beneficence, to show one's compassion (A. V. do alms) (cf. the similar phrases δικαιοσύνην, ἀλήθειαν, etc. ποιεῖν), Matthew 6:1 Rec., 2, 3, (Sir. 7:10; Tobit 4:7 Tobit 12:8, etc.; for חֶסֶד עָשָׂה, Genesis 47:29); ἐλεημοσύνας, acts of beneficence, benefactions (cf. Winers Grammar, 176 (166); Buttmann, 77 (67)), Acts 10:2; εἰς τινα, Acts 24:17. Hence, 2. the benefaction itself, a donation to the poor, alms (the German Almosen (and the English alms) being (alike) a corruption of the Greek word): ἐλεημοσύνην διδόναι (((Diogenes Laërtius 5, 17)), Luke 11:41; Luke 12:33; αἰτεῖν, Acts 3:2; λαμβάνειν, Acts 3:3; πρός τήν ἐλεημοσύνην for (the purpose of asking) alms, Acts 3:10; plural, Acts 9:36; Acts 10:4, 31.
Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from ἐλεέω (eleeō), meaning "to show mercy" or "to have compassion."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of almsgiving and mercy in the Hebrew Bible is often associated with terms like חֶסֶד (chesed, Strong's H2617), meaning "loving-kindness" or "mercy," and צְדָקָה (tsedaqah, Strong's H6666), meaning "righteousness" or "charity." These terms convey similar themes of compassion and generosity towards others.
Usage: The word ἐλεημοσύνη is used in the New Testament to describe charitable acts, particularly those directed towards the poor and needy. It emphasizes the moral and spiritual duty of believers to care for others through tangible acts of generosity.
Context: The concept of ἐλεημοσύνη is deeply rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition, where acts of charity are seen as a reflection of God's mercy and love. In the New Testament, ἐλεημοσύνη is often associated with righteousness and is considered an essential aspect of a faithful life.
In Matthew 6:2-4 (BSB), Jesus teaches about the proper attitude towards almsgiving, instructing believers to give in secret, without seeking public recognition: "So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
In Acts 10:2 (BSB), Cornelius, a centurion, is described as "a devout man who feared God with all his household. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly." His acts of ἐλεημοσύνη are highlighted as evidence of his piety and devotion.
The practice of ἐλεημοσύνη is not merely a social obligation but a spiritual discipline that reflects the character of God. It is an expression of love and compassion that transcends cultural and economic boundaries, fostering a sense of community and mutual care among believers.
Forms and Transliterations
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