εὔσπλαγχνος
eusplagchnoscompassionateHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective2 occurrences2 books2 verses
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
Occurrences
2 total
- Ephesians 4:32εὔσπλαγχνοι · [and] tenderheartedBe kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
- 1 Peter 3:8εὔσπλαγχνοι · [be] tenderheartedFinally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.