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σπλάγχνον G4698
G4698 is the Greek word σπλάγχνον, transliterated splánchnon. The King James Version most often renders it bowels.
What it means
an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy.
Where it comes from
probably strengthened from (the "spleen").
How the King James Version translates it
Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy.
Verses using σπλάγχνον
All 10 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 1:78 · KJV
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
Acts 1:18 · KJV
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 Corinthians 6:12 · KJV
Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.
2 Corinthians 7:15 · KJV
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.
Philippians 1:8 · KJV
For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 2:1 · KJV
If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
Colossians 3:12 · KJV
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Philemon 1:7 · KJV
For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
Philemon 1:20 · KJV
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
1 John 3:17 · KJV
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?
Common questions
What does Strong's G4698 mean?
G4698 is the Greek word σπλάγχνον (splánchnon), meaning an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy.
How is G4698 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bowels (8 times), tender (1 time), inward affection (1 time).
How many times does G4698 appear in the Bible?
σπλάγχνον (splánchnon) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4698 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably strengthened from (the "spleen").
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