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Lexicon

ἐλεήμων

eleēmōnmercifulHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ἐλεήμων, -ον

[in LXX chiefly for חַנּוּן ;]

merciful: Matthew 5:7, Hebrews 2:17.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐλεήμων:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Matthew 5:7ἐλεήμονες · merciful
    Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
  2. Hebrews 2:17ἐλεήμων · a merciful
    For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.