G1653 ἐλεέω

Strong's Greek Concordance · 33 KJV occurrences

ἐλεέω

eleéō

Definition

to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)

KJV Renderings

have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on)

Derivation / Etymology

from G1656 (ἔλεος);

Sample KJV Verses (8 of 33)

Matthew 5:7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 18:33Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
Mark 5:19Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
Luke 17:13And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
Romans 9:15For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
Romans 11:30For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:
1 Corinthians 7:25Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.
1 Timothy 1:16Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.