Strong's Lexicon hileós: Merciful, propitious, gracious Original Word: ἵλεως Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be gracious" or "to be merciful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of mercy is חֶסֶד (chesed), which is frequently translated as "lovingkindness" or "steadfast love." Usage: The Greek word "hileós" is used to describe a state of being merciful or gracious. It conveys the idea of showing favor or being inclined to forgive. In the New Testament, it often refers to God's merciful disposition towards humanity, highlighting His willingness to forgive sins and extend grace. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of mercy was often associated with the gods' favor towards humans. The term "hileós" would have been understood in this context as a divine attribute, reflecting a deity's benevolent and forgiving nature. In Jewish thought, mercy was a central attribute of God, deeply rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures, where God's covenantal love and compassion are frequently emphasized. HELPS Word-studies 2436 híleōs (an adjective, used back in Attic Greek about appeasing divine wrath) – properly, propitious, describing God's covenant-mercy which rescues the believer by His atonement (bringing divine satisfaction). [NAS dictionary, "2436 (híleōs) is another spelling of hilaos (propitious)."] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originanother spelling of hilaos (propitious, gracious) Definition propitious NASB Translation god forbid (1), merciful (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2436: ἵλεωςἵλεως, ἱλεων (Attic for ἴλαος (cf. Winers Grammar, 22), from Homer down), propitious, merciful: ἔσομαι ἵλεως ταῖς ἀδικίαις, i. e. I will pardon, Hebrews 8:12; Jeremiah 38:34 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gracious, mercifulPerhaps from the alternate form of haireomai; cheerful (as attractive), i.e. Propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it -- be it far, merciful. see GREEK haireomai Forms and Transliterations ιλεως ιλεώς ίλεως ίλεώς ἵλεως Ἵλεώς hileos hileōs híleos híleōs Híleṓs ileos ileōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 16:22 Adj-NMSGRK: αὐτῷ λέγων Ἵλεώς σοι κύριε NAS: Him, saying, God forbid [it], Lord! KJV: saying, Be it far from thee, INT: him saying far be it from you master Hebrews 8:12 Adj-NMS |
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