Strong's G2436 · Greek
ἵλεως
hileos · /hil'-eh-oce/
Definition
perhaps from the alternate form of 138; cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it:--be it far, merciful.
KJV: be it far, merciful
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἵλεως across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2436 (hileos) mean?
perhaps from the alternate form of 138; cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it:--be it far, merciful.
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 hileos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2436 is rendered as “far” (1×), “merciful” (1×).