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σπλαγχνίζομαι G4697
G4697 is the Greek word σπλαγχνίζομαι, transliterated splanchnízomai. The King James Version most often renders it compassion.
What it means
to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity.
Where it comes from
middle voice from G4698 (σπλάγχνον).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: have (be moved with) compassion.
Verses using σπλαγχνίζομαι
All 11 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 9:36 · KJV
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
Matthew 14:14 · KJV
And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
Matthew 15:32 · KJV
Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.
Matthew 18:27 · KJV
Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
Matthew 20:34 · KJV
So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.
Mark 1:41 · KJV
And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
Mark 6:34 · KJV
And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
Mark 8:2 · KJV
I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:
Mark 9:22 · KJV
And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
Luke 7:13 · KJV
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
Luke 15:20 · KJV
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4697 mean?
G4697 is the Greek word σπλαγχνίζομαι (splanchnízomai), meaning to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity.
How is G4697 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it compassion (6 times), moved with compassion (5 times).
How many times does G4697 appear in the Bible?
σπλαγχνίζομαι (splanchnízomai) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4697 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice from G4698 (σπλάγχνον).
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