σπλάγχνονsplánchnon
an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy
Greek (New Testament) · G4698
Meanings
the inward parts (heart, liver, lungs, etc.; Lat. viscera): Acts 1:18. Metaph., of the seat of the feelings and of the feelings themselves (in Gk. poets, of anger, anxiety, etc.), the heart, affections (the characteristic LXX and NT reference of the word to feelings of kindness, benevolence and pity, is found in π.; see MM, xxiii; cf. Lft. on Philippians 1:8): 2 Corinthians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 7:15, Philemon 1:7, Philemon 1:12, Philemon 1:20, 1 John 3:17; σ. οἰκτιρμοῦ, Colossians 3:12; σ. καὶ οἰκτιρμοὶ, Philippians 2:1; σ. ἐλέους θεοῦ; ἡμῶν, Luke 1:78; σ. Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, Philippians 1:8.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 11 times in the Bible.
- Luke 1:78 Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us,
- Acts 1:18 (Judas had bought a field with the money he received for his treachery. Falling headfirst there, his body split open, spilling out all his intestines.
- 2 Corinthians 6:12 There is no lack of love on our part, but you have withheld your love from us.
- 2 Corinthians 7:15 Now he cares for you more than ever when he remembers the way all of you obeyed him and welcomed him with such fear and deep respect.
- Philippians 1:8 God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 2:1 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate?
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.