Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1656

Strong's G1656 · Greek

ἔλεος

eleos · /el'-eh-os/

Number
G1656
Language
Greek
Original word
ἔλεος
Transliteration
eleos
Pronunciation
el'-eh-os
KJV occurrences
27 verses

Definition

of uncertain affinity; compassion (human or divine, especially active):--(+ tender) mercy.

KJV: (+ tender) mercy

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἔλεος across 27 verses.

mercy28×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew3 verses
Luke6 verses
Romans3 verses
Galatians1 verse
Ephesians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
2 Timothy3 verses
Titus2 verses
Hebrews1 verse
James2 verses
1 Peter1 verse
2 John1 verse
Jude2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1656 (eleos) mean?

of uncertain affinity; compassion (human or divine, especially active):--(+ tender) mercy.

How many times does G1656 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1656 (ἔλεος) appears in 27 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mercy.”

How is eleos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1656 is rendered as “mercy” (28×).

Where does the Greek word ἔλεος come from?

of uncertain affinity