Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4697

Strong's G4697 · Greek

σπλαγχνίζομαι

splanchnízomai

Number
G4697
Language
Greek
Original word
σπλαγχνίζομαι
Transliteration
splanchnízomai
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity

KJV: have (be moved with) compassion

Root / derivation: middle voice from G4698 (σπλάγχνον);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σπλαγχνίζομαι across 12 verses.

compassion12×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew5 verses
Mark4 verses
Luke3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4697 (splanchnízomai) mean?

to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity

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 splanchnízomai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4697 is rendered as “compassion” (12×).

Where does the Greek word σπλαγχνίζομαι come from?

middle voice from G4698 (σπλάγχνον);