4184. polusplagchnos

Lexicon

polusplagchnos: Compassionate, tender-hearted, merciful

Original Word: πολυσπλαγχνός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: polusplagchnos
Pronunciation: po-loos-PLAHG-kh-nos
Phonetic Spelling: (pol-oo'-splankh-nos)
Definition: Compassionate, tender-hearted, merciful
Meaning: very compassionate, of great mercy.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

compassionate, pitiful.

From polus and splagchnon (figuratively); extremely compassionate -- very pitiful.

see GREEK polus

see GREEK splagchnon

HELPS Word-studies

4184 polýsplagxnos (from 4183 /polýs, "many" and 4698 /splágxnon, "a bowel") – properly, "many-boweled," referring to full affection (intense, visceral feeling), used only in Js 5:11.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from polus and splagchnon
Definition
very compassionate
NASB Translation
full of compassion (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4184: πολυεύσπλαγχνος

πολυεύσπλαγχνος, πολυευσπλαγχνον (πολύ and εὔσπλαγχνος), very tender-hearted, extremely full of pity: so a few minuscule manuscripts in James 5:11, where others have πολύσπλαγχνος, which see (Ecclesiastical and Byzantine writings.)

STRONGS NT 4184: πολύσπλαγχνοςπολύσπλαγχνος, πολυσπλαγχνον (πολύς, and σπλάγχνον which see), full of pity, very kind: James 5:11; Hebrew חֶסֶד רַב, in the Sept. πολυέλεος. (Theod. Stud., p. 615.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words πολύς (polys), meaning "much" or "many," and σπλάγχνον (splagchnon), meaning "inward parts" or "compassion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek concept of πολυσπλαγχνός can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar meanings of compassion and mercy. Notable among these are:

• Strong's Hebrew 7356 (רַחַם, racham): Often translated as "compassion" or "mercy," this term reflects a deep, tender love and is frequently used to describe God's merciful nature.
• Strong's Hebrew 2617 (חֶסֶד, chesed): This word is commonly rendered as "lovingkindness" or "steadfast love," highlighting God's covenantal loyalty and mercy towards His people.

These Hebrew terms, like πολυσπλαγχνός, underscore the biblical theme of divine compassion and the call for believers to embody this attribute in their lives.

Usage: This Greek word is used in the New Testament to describe the character of God or individuals who exhibit profound compassion and mercy. It emphasizes an abundance of tender affection and kindness.

Context: The term πολυσπλαγχνός appears in the New Testament to highlight the nature of divine compassion and the expected conduct of believers. It is a compound word that combines the idea of abundance (πολύς) with the visceral, heartfelt compassion (σπλάγχνον) that was culturally understood as originating from the "inward parts" or "bowels," which were considered the seat of emotions in ancient Greek thought.

In the Berean Standard Bible, James 5:11 provides a clear example of this term: "Behold, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." Here, πολυσπλαγχνός is used to describe the Lord's character, emphasizing His abundant mercy and compassion towards humanity.

The concept of πολυσπλαγχνός is integral to understanding the Christian call to emulate God's nature. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a heart of compassion, reflecting the divine attribute of mercy in their interactions with others. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that underscores love, kindness, and empathy as central to the life of faith.

Forms and Transliterations

πολυσπλαγχνος πολύσπλαγχνός polusplanchnos polysplanchnos polýsplanchnós

Englishman's Concordance

James 5:11 Adj-NMS
GRK: εἴδετε ὅτι πολύσπλαγχνός ἐστιν ὁ
NAS: dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and [is] merciful.
KJV: is very pitiful, and
INT: you saw that full of tender mercy is the

Strong's Greek 4184
1 Occurrence

πολύσπλαγχνός — 1 Occ.