/Greek/G4698

Strong's G4698 · Greek

σπλάγχνον

splánchnon

Number

G4698

Language

Greek

Original word

σπλάγχνον

Transliteration

splánchnon

KJV occurrences

11 verses

Definition

an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy

KJV: bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy

Root / derivation: probably strengthened from (the "spleen");

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σπλάγχνον across 11 verses.

bowels9×

affection1×

tender1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Luke1 verse

Luke 1:78

Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

Acts1 verse

Acts 1:18

Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

2 Corinthians2 verses

2 Corinthians 6:12

Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.

2 Corinthians 7:15

And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

Philippians2 verses

Philippians 1:8

For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 2:1

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

Colossians1 verse

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Philemon3 verses

Philemon 1:7

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

Philemon 1:12

Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:

Philemon 1:20

Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.

1 John1 verse

1 John 3:17

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Topics that use this word

Letters Philemon Righteousness Affections, the Afflicted Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God Commandments Covenant, the Gospel Holiness Jesus, The Christ Kindness

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4698 (splánchnon) mean?

an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy

How many times does G4698 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4698 (σπλάγχνον) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bowels.”

How is splánchnon translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4698 is rendered as “bowels” (9×), “affection” (1×), “tender” (1×).

Where does the Greek word σπλάγχνον come from?

probably strengthened from (the "spleen");