Strong's G2436 · Greek
ἵλεως
híleōs
Number
G2436
Language
Greek
Original word
ἵλεως
Transliteration
híleōs
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it
KJV: be it far, merciful
Root / derivation: perhaps from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἵλεως across 2 verses.
far1×
merciful1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2436 (híleōs) mean?
cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it
How many times does G2436 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2436 (ἵλεως) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “far.”
How is híleōs translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2436 is rendered as “far” (1×), “merciful” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἵλεως come from?
perhaps from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι);