εὔσπλαγχνος

eusplagchnoscompassionateHow to read Greek
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Definition

εὔσπλαγχνος, -ον

(εὖ, σπλάγχνον, which see), [in Man.1.7 (Camb. Manual LXX, iii, 825) ;]

1. in Hippocr., as medical term (LS, see word).

2. Metaphorical (cf. εὐσιλαγχνία, Eurip., Rhes., 192), in NT, tenderhearted, compassionate: Ephesians 4:32, 1 Peter 3:8.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Ephesians 4:32εὔσπλαγχνοι · [and] tenderhearted
    Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
  2. 1 Peter 3:8εὔσπλαγχνοι · [be] tenderhearted
    Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.