σπλαγχνίζομαιsplanchnízomai
to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity
Greek (New Testament) · G4697
Meanings
to be moved as to the σπλάγχνα (see that word), hence, to feel pity or compassion: absolutely, Luke 10:33, Luke 15:20; participle, σλαγχνισθείς, with indicative, Matthew 18:27, Matthew 20:34, Mark 1:41; followed by ἐπίπ, with dative of person, Matthew 14:14, Luke 7:13; ἐπί, with accusative, Matthew 15:32, Mark 6:34, Mark 8:2, Mark 9:22; περί, Matthew 9:36. (The word is elsewhere found only in Sm: 1 Samuel 23:21, Ezekiel 24:21, Test. Zeb., 4:6-7; see Thayer, under that word; MM, xxiii quote Thumb, Hellen., 123 as practically confirming Lft. on Philippians 1:8, in the suggestion that the verb was a coinage of the Jewish dispersion.)
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 12 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
- Matthew 14:14 Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
- Matthew 15:32 Then Jesus called his disciples and told them, “I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. I don’t want to send them away hungry, or they will faint along the way.”
- Matthew 18:27 Then his master was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt.
- Matthew 20:34 Jesus felt sorry for them and touched their eyes. Instantly they could see! Then they followed him.
- Mark 1:41 Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!”
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.