Word study · lex.G1653
ἐλεέω eleeō
have mercy on · show mercy
Team definition
To have pity or mercy on, show mercy (Abbott-Smith; Dodson), with an accusative (Rom 9:15, 18; 11:32) or absolute (Rom 9:16; 12:8). Rom 9:16 (τοῦ ἐλεῶντος) uses the by-form ἐλεάω (Abbott-Smith). Passive, to obtain mercy (Rom 11:30–31; 1 Tim 1:13). See note.language.Rom.9.14-Rom.9.18.eleos-sklerynei.
NT occurrences (SBLGNT, via TAGNT) · 29
Matt 5:7Matt 9:27Matt 15:22Matt 17:15Matt 18:33Matt 20:30Matt 20:31Mark 5:19Mark 10:47Mark 10:48Luke 16:24Luke 17:13Luke 18:38Luke 18:39Rom 9:15Rom 9:16Rom 9:18Rom 11:30Rom 11:31Rom 11:32Rom 12:81 Cor 7:252 Cor 4:1Phil 2:271 Tim 1:131 Tim 1:161 Pet 2:10Jude 1:22Jude 1:23
Senses
1. have mercy on Rom 9:15, Rom 9:16, Rom 9:18, Rom 11:30, Rom 11:32, Rom 12:8, 1 Tim 1:13
See also
Abbott-Smith public domain s.v. ἐλεέω (G1653)
Dodson CC0 1.0 G1653
🔒︎ Thayer CC0 1.0 s.v. ἐλεέω (G1653)
🔒︎ BDAG Copyrighted s.v. ἐλεέω (not checked)
Occurrences: STEP Bible TAGNT (CC BY 4.0) keyed to SBLGNT words.
Related notes
Is God unjust? Mercy on whom he wills, Pharaoh raised up, and hardening (Romans 9:14–18) Rom 9:14–18
ἐλεήσω ὃν ἂν ἐλεῶ … ὃν δὲ θέλει σκληρύνει (9:14–18) Rom 9:14; Rom 9:15; Rom 9:16; Rom 9:17; Rom 9:18