ἵλεως G2436

G2436 is the Greek word ἵλεως, transliterated híleōs. The King James Version most often renders it far.

Word: ἵλεωςTransliteration: híleōsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it.

Where it comes from

perhaps from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

far 1×merciful 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be it far, merciful.

Verses using ἵλεως

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 16:22 · KJV

Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.

Hebrews 8:12 · KJV

For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2436 mean?

G2436 is the Greek word ἵλεως (híleōs), meaning cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it.

How is G2436 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it far (1 time), merciful (1 time).

How many times does G2436 appear in the Bible?

ἵλεως (híleōs) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2436 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι).

Nearby entries

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