Strong's Lexicon eleémón: Merciful Original Word: ἐλεήμων Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐλεέω (eleeō), meaning "to have mercy" or "to show compassion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2617 (חֶסֶד, chesed) - Often translated as "lovingkindness" or "mercy." - H7355 (רָחַם, racham) - Meaning "to have compassion" or "to show mercy." Usage: The term "eleémón" is used to describe someone who is compassionate and merciful, showing kindness and forgiveness to others. It reflects a character trait that is deeply valued in Christian teachings, emphasizing the importance of mercy as a reflection of God's own nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, mercy was often seen as a weakness, contrasting with the Christian view that elevates mercy as a divine attribute. The early Christian community, influenced by Jewish teachings, understood mercy as a fundamental aspect of God's relationship with humanity. This understanding was countercultural, as it called believers to act with compassion and forgiveness, even towards enemies. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1655 eleḗmōn – merciful, acting consistently with the revelation of God's covenant. See 1656 (eleos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eleeó Definition merciful NASB Translation merciful (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1655: ἐλεήμωνἐλεήμων, ἐλεημον, merciful: Matthew 5:7; Hebrews 2:17. (From Homer, Odyssey 5, 191 on; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance merciful. From eleeo; compassionate (actively) -- merciful. see GREEK eleeo Forms and Transliterations ελεημονες ελεήμονες ἐλεήμονες ελεημων ελεήμων ἐλεήμων eleemon eleēmōn eleḗmon eleḗmōn eleemones eleēmones eleḗmonesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 5:7 Adj-NMPGRK: μακάριοι οἱ ἐλεήμονες ὅτι αὐτοὶ NAS: Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. KJV: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they INT: Blessed the merciful for they Hebrews 2:17 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 1655 |
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