Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1654

Strong's G1654 · Greek

ἐλεημοσύνη

eleemosune · /el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay/

Number
G1654
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐλεημοσύνη
Transliteration
eleemosune
Pronunciation
el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay
KJV occurrences
14 verses

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.

alms13×
almsdeeds1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew4 verses
Luke2 verses
Acts8 verses
Acts 3:2

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 3:3

Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.

Acts 3:10

And 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 9:36

Now 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 10:2

A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

Acts 10:4

And 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 10:31

And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

Acts 24:17

Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

Topics that use this word

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