3628. oiktirmos

Lexicon

oiktirmos: Compassion, mercy, pity

Original Word: οἰκτιρμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: oiktirmos
Pronunciation: oyk-teer-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (oyk-tir-mos')
Definition: Compassion, mercy, pity
Meaning: pity, compassion, favor, grace, mercy.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

mercy.

From oikteiro; pity -- mercy.

see GREEK oikteiro

HELPS Word-studies

3628 oiktirmós – properly, compassion (pity), i.e. deep feeling about someone's difficulty or misfortune (TDNT, 1:159).

3628 /oiktirmós ("visceral compassions") is used of the deep feelings God has for all of us, and powerfully shows and shares in those following Him.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from oiktiró
Definition
compassion, pity
NASB Translation
compassion (2), mercies (2), mercy (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3628: οἰκτιρμός

οἰκτιρμός, οἰκτιρμοῦ, ὁ (οἰκτείρω), the Sept. for רַחֲמִים) (the viscera, which were thought to be the seat of compassion (see σπλάγχνον, b.)), compassion, pity, mercy: σπλάγχνα οἰκτιρμοῦ (Rec. οἰκτίρμων), bowels in which compassion resides, a heart of compassion, Colossians 3:12; in the Scriptures mostly plural (conformably to the Hebrew רַחֲמִים), emotions, longings, manifestations of pity (English compassions) (cf. Fritzsche, Ep. ad Romans, iii., pp. 5ff; (Winers Grammar, 176 (166); Buttmann, 77 (61))), τοῦ Θεοῦ, Romans 12:1; Hebrews 10:28; ὁ πατήρ τῶν οἰκτίρμων (genitive of quality (cf. Buttmann, § 132, 10; Winer's Grammar, 237 (222))), the father of mercies i. e. most merciful, 2 Corinthians 1:3; joined with σπλάγχνα, Philippians 2:1. (Pindar, Pythagoras 1, 164.) (Synonym: see ἐληω, at the end.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb οἰκτίρω (oiktirō), meaning "to have compassion" or "to show mercy."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term οἰκτιρμός corresponds to several Hebrew words that convey similar meanings of compassion and mercy, including:
• רַחֲמִים (rachamim) • Strong's Hebrew 7356, often translated as "compassion" or "mercies."
• חֶסֶד (chesed) • Strong's Hebrew 2617, frequently rendered as "lovingkindness" or "steadfast love," which encompasses mercy and compassion.
• נָחַם (nacham) • Strong's Hebrew 5162, meaning "to comfort" or "to have compassion."

These Hebrew terms, like οἰκτιρμός, emphasize the importance of mercy and compassion as central attributes of God's character and as essential qualities for His followers.

Usage: The term οἰκτιρμός is used in the New Testament to describe the compassionate and merciful nature of God, as well as the expected attitude of believers towards one another. It emphasizes the emotional aspect of mercy, highlighting a heartfelt response to the needs of others.

Context: The Greek term οἰκτιρμός appears in several key passages within the New Testament, underscoring the importance of compassion and mercy in the Christian faith. In Romans 12:1, Paul urges believers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice, appealing to them "by the mercies of God" (οἰκτιρμοῖς τοῦ Θεοῦ), indicating that God's compassion should motivate their dedication and service. Similarly, in 2 Corinthians 1:3, God is described as "the Father of compassion" (ὁ πατὴρ τῶν οἰκτιρμῶν), highlighting His nature as a source of comfort and mercy.

The concept of οἰκτιρμός is not limited to divine attributes but extends to human relationships. In Colossians 3:12, believers are instructed to "put on a heart of compassion" (σπλάγχνα οἰκτιρμοῦ), suggesting that mercy should be a defining characteristic of Christian conduct. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that those who have received mercy are called to extend it to others, reflecting God's own merciful nature.

The use of οἰκτιρμός in the New Testament echoes the Old Testament's emphasis on God's compassion, as seen in the Hebrew Scriptures. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of divine mercy and the call for believers to embody this attribute in their interactions with others.

Forms and Transliterations

οικτιρμοι οικτιρμοί οἰκτιρμοί οικτιρμοίς οικτιρμόν οικτιρμου οικτιρμού οἰκτιρμοῦ οικτιρμούς οικτιρμώ οικτιρμων οικτιρμών οἰκτιρμῶν oiktirmoi oiktirmoí oiktirmon oiktirmôn oiktirmōn oiktirmō̂n oiktirmou oiktirmoû

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 12:1 N-GMP
GRK: διὰ τῶν οἰκτιρμῶν τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: you, brethren, by the mercies of God,
KJV: by the mercies of God,
INT: by the compassions of God

2 Corinthians 1:3 N-GMP
GRK: πατὴρ τῶν οἰκτιρμῶν καὶ θεὸς
NAS: the Father of mercies and God
KJV: the Father of mercies, and
INT: Father of compassions and God

Philippians 2:1 N-NMP
GRK: σπλάγχνα καὶ οἰκτιρμοί
NAS: any affection and compassion,
KJV: bowels and mercies,
INT: affections and compassions

Colossians 3:12 N-GMS
GRK: ἠγαπημένοι σπλάγχνα οἰκτιρμοῦ χρηστότητα ταπεινοφροσύνην
NAS: on a heart of compassion, kindness,
KJV: bowels of mercies, kindness,
INT: beloved hearts of compassion kindess humility

Hebrews 10:28 N-GMP
GRK: Μωυσέως χωρὶς οἰκτιρμῶν ἐπὶ δυσὶν
NAS: without mercy on [the testimony of] two
KJV: died without mercy under two
INT: of Moses without compassions on [the testimony of] two

Strong's Greek 3628
5 Occurrences

οἰκτιρμῶν — 3 Occ.
οἰκτιρμοί — 1 Occ.
οἰκτιρμοῦ — 1 Occ.