Strong's G1654 · Greek
ἐλεημοσύνη
eleemosune · /el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay/
Definition
from 1656; compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction:--alms(-deeds).
KJV: alms(-deeds)
Root / derivation: from 1656
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐλεημοσύνη across 14 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew4 verses
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. alms: or, righteousness of your: or, with your
Matthew 6:2Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. do not: or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded
Matthew 6:3But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
Matthew 6:4That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
Luke2 verses
But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. of: or, as you are able
Luke 12:33Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Acts8 verses
And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
Acts 3:3Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
Acts 3:10And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. Dorcas: or, Doe, or, Roe
Acts 10:2A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.
Acts 10:4And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.
Acts 10:31And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
Acts 24:17Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1654 (eleemosune) mean?
from 1656; compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction:--alms(-deeds).
How many times does G1654 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1654 (ἐλεημοσύνη) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “alms.”
How is eleemosune translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1654 is rendered as “alms” (13×), “almsdeeds” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐλεημοσύνη come from?
from 1656