Merciful

G2436
Greek
UBS
ἵλεως
híleōshil'-eh-oce
Adjective

Definition

(derivative of {L:ἐλεάω<SDBG:ἐλεάω:000000>} ‘to show mercy,’ {D:88.76}) pertaining to showing mercy

Semantic Domains

Moral and Ethical Qualities and Related Behavior

Etymology

perhaps from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι);

KJV Translations

be it far, merciful

Occurrences2
Frequency Rank#2697

Verse Usage

This word appears 2 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.