Strong's G4697 · Greek
σπλαγχνίζομαι
splagchnizomai · /splangkh-nid'-zom-ahee/
Definition
middle voice from 4698; to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity:--have (be moved with) compassion.
KJV: have (be moved with) compassion
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σπλαγχνίζομαι across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew5 verses
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. fainted: or, were tired and lay down
Matthew 14:14And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
Matthew 15:32Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.
Matthew 18:27Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
Matthew 20:34So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.
Mark4 verses
And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
Mark 6:34And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
Mark 8:2I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:
Mark 9:22And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
Luke3 verses
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
Luke 10:33But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
Luke 15:20And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4697 (splagchnizomai) mean?
middle voice from 4698; to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity:--have (be moved with) compassion.
How many times does G4697 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4697 (σπλαγχνίζομαι) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “compassion.”
How is splagchnizomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4697 is rendered as “compassion” (12×).