Definition
οἰκτείρω
(οἶκτος, pity), [in LXX for רָחַם pi., חָנַן, etc. ;]
to pity, have compassion on. with accusative of person(s), Romans 9:15 (LXX).
Synonyms: ἐλεέω, q.v
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as οἰκτείρω:
- רָחַםra.cham“to have compassion”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Romans 9:15οἰκτιρήσω · I will have compassion on; οἰκτίρω · I have compassionFor He says to Moses: “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”