Lexicon aneleemon: Unmerciful, without mercy Original Word: ἀνελεήμων Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unmerciful. From a (as a negative particle) and eleemon; merciless -- unmerciful. see GREEK a see GREEK eleemon 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). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνελεήμων, the concept of mercy and its absence can be related to several Hebrew terms. The Hebrew word רַחוּם (rachum, Strong's H7349) means "merciful" or "compassionate," and its absence would imply a lack of these qualities. Another related term is חֶסֶד (chesed, Strong's H2617), often translated as "lovingkindness" or "steadfast love," which encompasses mercy and compassion. The absence of חֶסֶד would similarly denote a lack of mercy or kindness. Usage: The term ἀνελεήμων is used in the New Testament to describe a state or attitude of being devoid of mercy or compassion. It is often used to highlight the moral and spiritual deficiency of individuals or groups who act without regard for the suffering or needs of others. Context: The Greek term ἀνελεήμων appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the absence of mercy, a critical attribute in the moral and ethical teachings of the Bible. In Romans 1:31, the Apostle Paul includes ἀνελεήμων in a list of vices that characterize those who have turned away from God. This passage underscores the severity of living without mercy, as it is contrary to the nature of God, who is described throughout Scripture as merciful and compassionate. |
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