Strong's Lexicon aneleemon: Unmerciful, without mercy Original Word: ἀνελεήμων Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀν- (an-, meaning "without") and ἐλεήμων (eleemon, meaning "merciful" or "compassionate"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of being unmerciful is חָסֵר רַחֲמִים (chaser rachamim), which can be translated as "lacking mercy" or "without compassion." Usage: The term "aneleemon" is used to describe a lack of mercy or compassion. It characterizes individuals or actions that are devoid of kindness, empathy, or forgiveness. In the biblical context, it often highlights a moral deficiency, contrasting with the divine attribute of mercy that believers are encouraged to emulate. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, mercy was sometimes seen as a weakness, especially in the context of justice and power. However, the Judeo-Christian tradition places a high value on mercy as a reflection of God's character. The concept of mercy is central to the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized compassion and forgiveness as key virtues of the Kingdom of God. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 415: ἀνελεήμωνἀνελεήμων, ἀνελεημον, genitive ἀνελεήμονος (alpha privative and ἐλεήμων), without mercy, merciless: Romans 1:31. ((Aristotle, rhet. Alex. 37, p. 1442a, 13); Proverbs 5:9, etc.; Sir. 13:12, etc.; Wis. 12:5 Wis. 19:1.) STRONGS NT 415a: ἀνέλεοςἀνέλεος, ἀνελεον, without mercy, merciless: James 2:13 L T Tr WH, unusual form for ἀνίλεως R G. The Greeks said ἀνηλεής and ἀνελεης, cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 710f; Winer's Grammar, 100 (95). From a (as a negative particle) and eleemon; merciless -- unmerciful. see GREEK a see GREEK eleemon |
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