σπλάγχνον
Definition
σπλάγχνον, -ου, τό mostly (in NT always) in pl., σπλάγχνα, -ων, τά,
[in LXX: Proverbs 12:10 (רַחַם, elsewhere rendered by οἰκτιρμοί, Psalm 25:6; 40:12 and by ἔλεος, Isaiah 47:6), Proverbs 26:22 (בֶּטֶן), Wis.10.5, Sir.30.7, 2Ma.9.5 (6), al. ;]
the inward parts (heart, liver, lungs, etc.; Lat. viscera): Acts 1:18. Metaphorical, of the seat of the feelings and of the feelings themselves (in Gk. poets, of anger, anxiety, etc.), the heart, affections (the characteristic LXX and NT reference of the word to feelings of kindness, benevolence and pity, is found in π.; see MM, xxiii; cf. Lft. on Philippians 1:8): 2 Corinthians 6:12; 7:15, Phm 7 12 20, 1 John 3:17; σ. οἰκτιρμοῦ, Colossians 3:12; σ. καὶ οἰκτιρμοὶ, Philippians 2:1; σ. ἐλέους θεοῦ; ἡμῶν, Luke 1:78; σ. Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, Philippians 1:8.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
- Luke 1:78σπλάγχνα · [the] tender…because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,
- Acts 1:18σπλάγχνα · intestines(Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.
- 2 Corinthians 6:12σπλάγχνοις · affectionIt is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
- 2 Corinthians 7:15σπλάγχνα · affectionAnd his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.
- Philippians 1:8σπλάγχνοις · [the] affectionGod is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 2:1σπλάγχνα · affectionTherefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
- Colossians 3:12σπλάγχνα · heartsTherefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
- Philemon 1:7σπλάγχνα · heartsI take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
- Philemon 1:12σπλάγχνα · very heartI am sending back to you him who is my very heart.
- Philemon 1:20σπλάγχνα · heartYes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
- 1 John 3:17σπλάγχνα · compassionIf anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?