Strong G4697σπλαγχνίζω
to pity
- Transliteration
- splagchnizomai
- Pronunciation
- splangkh-nid'-zom-ahee
- Morphology
- Greek Verb
Definition
Middle voice from G4698; to have the bowels yearn that is (figuratively) feel sympathy to pity: - have (be moved with) compassion.
Detailed definition
σπλαγχνίζομαι
(σπλάγχνον), [in LXX (act., -ίζω): Pro.17:5 A, 2Ma.6:8 (= -εύω) *;]
to be moved as to the σπλάγχνα (which see), hence, to feel pity or compassion: absol., Luk.10:33 15:20; ptcp., σπλαγχνισθείς, with indic., Mat.18:27 20:34, Mrk.1:41; before ἐπί, with dative of person(s), Mat.14:14, Luk.7:13; ἐπί, with accusative, Mat.15:32, Mrk.6:34 8:2 9:22; ωερί, Mat.9:36. (The word is elsewhere found only in Sm: 1Ki.23:21, Eze.24:21, Test. Zeb., 4:6-7; see Thayer, see word; MM, xxiii quote Thumb, Hellen., 123 as practically confirming Lft. on Php.1:8, in the suggestion that the verb was a coinage of the Jewish dispersion.) †
(AS)
(σπλάγχνον), [in LXX (act., -ίζω): Pro.17:5 A, 2Ma.6:8 (= -εύω) *;]
to be moved as to the σπλάγχνα (which see), hence, to feel pity or compassion: absol., Luk.10:33 15:20; ptcp., σπλαγχνισθείς, with indic., Mat.18:27 20:34, Mrk.1:41; before ἐπί, with dative of person(s), Mat.14:14, Luk.7:13; ἐπί, with accusative, Mat.15:32, Mrk.6:34 8:2 9:22; ωερί, Mat.9:36. (The word is elsewhere found only in Sm: 1Ki.23:21, Eze.24:21, Test. Zeb., 4:6-7; see Thayer, see word; MM, xxiii quote Thumb, Hellen., 123 as practically confirming Lft. on Php.1:8, in the suggestion that the verb was a coinage of the Jewish dispersion.) †
(AS)
In the Bible
Strong G4697 appears in 12 verses of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- compassion11
- move1
First verses
- Matthew 9:36But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
- Matthew 14:14And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
- Matthew 15:32Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.
- Matthew 18:27Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
- Matthew 20:34So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.
- Mark 1:41And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
- Mark 6:34And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
- Mark 8:2I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:
- Mark 9:22And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
- Luke 7:13And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
- Luke 10:33But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
- Luke 15:20And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
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Detailed Greek dictionary
σπλαγχν-ίζω,
= σπλαγχνεύω, [LXX (LXX.2Mac.6.8)]:—passive, [Refs 4th c.BC+ (“Abh.Berl.Akad.” 1928(6).12 (Cos, 4th c.BC))].
II middle (with aorist passive -ίσθην), feel pity, compassion, or mercy, [LXX+NT (LXX.Pro.17.5; ἐπί τινα NT.Mark.6.34, 8.2, etc.; περί τινων NT.Matt.9.36)]; οὐκ ἐσπλαγχνίσθη had no mercy, [Refs 6th c.AD+ (PFlor. 296.23 (6th c.AD).)]
= σπλαγχνεύω, [LXX (LXX.2Mac.6.8)]:—passive, [Refs 4th c.BC+ (“Abh.Berl.Akad.” 1928(6).12 (Cos, 4th c.BC))].
II middle (with aorist passive -ίσθην), feel pity, compassion, or mercy, [LXX+NT (LXX.Pro.17.5; ἐπί τινα NT.Mark.6.34, 8.2, etc.; περί τινων NT.Matt.9.36)]; οὐκ ἐσπλαγχνίσθη had no mercy, [Refs 6th c.AD+ (PFlor. 296.23 (6th c.AD).)]