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οἰκτιρμός G3628

G3628 is the Greek word οἰκτιρμός, transliterated oiktirmós. The King James Version most often renders it mercies.

Word: οἰκτιρμόςTransliteration: oiktirmósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

pity.

Where it comes from

from G3627 (οἰκτείρω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

mercies 3×mercy 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: mercy.

Verses using οἰκτιρμός

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 12:1 · KJV

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

2 Corinthians 1:3 · KJV

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

Colossians 3:12 · KJV

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

Hebrews 10:28 · KJV

He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:

Common questions

What does Strong's G3628 mean?

G3628 is the Greek word οἰκτιρμός (oiktirmós), meaning pity.

How is G3628 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it mercies (3 times), mercy (1 time).

How many times does G3628 appear in the Bible?

οἰκτιρμός (oiktirmós) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3628 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3627 (οἰκτείρω).

Nearby entries

G3625 · οἰκουμένη — land, i.e. the (terrene part of the) globe…G3626 · οἰκουρός — be "ware"); a stayer at home, i.e…G3627 · οἰκτείρω — to exercise pity G3629 · οἰκτίρμων — compassionate G3630 · οἰνοπότης — a tippler G3631 · οἶνος — "wine" (literally or figuratively)

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