Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2436

Strong's G2436 · Greek

ἵλεως

hileos · /hil'-eh-oce/

Number
G2436
Language
Greek
Original word
ἵλεως
Transliteration
hileos
Pronunciation
hil'-eh-oce
KJV occurrences
2 verses

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.

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 (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×).