Strong's G1653 · Greek
ἐλεάω ἐλεέω
eleeo · /el-eh-eh'-o/
Definition
from 1656; to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace):--have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on).
KJV: have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on)
Root / derivation: from 1656
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐλεάω ἐλεέω across 28 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
28 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew7 verses
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 9:27And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.
Matthew 15:22And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
Matthew 17:15Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.
Matthew 18:33Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
Matthew 20:30And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.
Matthew 20:31And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.
Mark3 verses
Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
Mark 10:47And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
Mark 10:48And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
Luke4 verses
And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
Luke 17:13And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
Luke 18:38And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
Luke 18:39And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
Romans7 verses
For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
Romans 9:16So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Romans 9:18Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
Romans 11:30For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: believed: or, obeyed
Romans 11:31Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. believed: or, obeyed
Romans 11:32For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. concluded: or, shut them all up together
Romans 12:8Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. giveth: or, imparteth with simplicity: or, liberally
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
Philippians1 verse
1 Timothy2 verses
Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
1 Timothy 1:16Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1653 (eleeo) mean?
from 1656; to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace):--have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on).
How many times does G1653 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1653 (ἐλεάω ἐλεέω) appears in 28 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mercy.”
How is eleeo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1653 is rendered as “mercy” (26×), “compassion” (3×), “had” (1×), “have” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἐλεάω ἐλεέω come from?
from 1656