εὔσπλαγχνοςeúsplanchnos
well compassioned, i.e. sympathetic
Greek (New Testament) · G2155
Meanings
1. in Hippocr., as medical term.
2. Metaph. (cf. εὐσιλαγχνία, Eurip., Rhes., 192), in NT, tenderhearted, compassionate: Ephesians 4:32, 1 Peter 3:8.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Ephesians 4:32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
- 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.