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Word study · Greek

σπλάγχνον

splagchnonG4698

affection/entrails

Used 11 times in the tagged text.

Full dictionary entry (technical)
  • σπλάγχνον, -ου, τό mostly (in NT always) in pl., σπλάγχνα, -ων, τά,
  • [in LXX: Pro.12:10 (רַחַם, elsewhere rendered by οἰκτιρμοί, Psa.25:6 40:12 and by ἔλεος, Isa.47:6), Pro.26:22 (בֶּטֶן), Wis.10:5, Sir.30:7, 2Ma.9:5 (6), al. ;]
  • the inward parts (heart, liver, lungs, etc.; Lat. viscera): Act.1:18. Metaphorical, 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 Php.1:8): 2Co.6:12 7:15, Phm 7 12 20, 1Jn.3:17; σ. οἰκτιρμοῦ, Col.3:12; σ. καὶ οἰκτιρμοὶ, Php.2:1; σ. ἐλέους θεοῦ; ἡμῶν, Luk.1:78; σ. Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, Php.1:8.†
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Same idea, other words · Steadfast love and mercy

God's covenant faithfulness shows up in several words. The Old Testament's hesed is loyal love; the Greek Old Testament translates it with eleos, and the New Testament adds charis for grace freely given.

Where it appears

  • Luke1
  • Acts1
  • 2 Corinthians2
  • Philippians2
  • Colossians1
  • Philemon3
  • 1 John1

Every use · BSB

  1. Luke 1:78σπλάγχνα[the] affections

    because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,

  2. Acts 1:18σπλάγχναintestines

    (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.

  3. 2 Corinthians 6:12σπλάγχνοιςaffections

    It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.

  4. 2 Corinthians 7:15σπλάγχναaffections

    And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

  5. Philippians 1:8σπλάγχνοις[the] affection

    God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

  6. Philippians 2:1σπλάγχναaffections

    Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

  7. Colossians 3:12σπλάγχναhearts

    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

  8. Philemon 1:7σπλάγχναhearts

    I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

  9. Philemon 1:12σπλάγχναvery heart —

    I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.

  10. Philemon 1:20σπλάγχναheart

    Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

  11. 1 John 3:17σπλάγχναheart

    If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

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