Greek · G3629 · unreviewed

οἰκτίρμων

Compassionate

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οἰκτίρμων G3629
Pronunciation oiktírmōn

What does οἰκτίρμων (oiktírmōn) mean in the Bible?

οἰκτίρμων (oiktírmōn) is a Greek word meaning "compassionate". οἰκτίρμων, -ον (οἰκτείρω), in cl. Reflects divine character as ethical standard.

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Meaning

compassionate
Extended definition

Active compassion for others' suffering, especially God's merciful disposition toward the afflicted and needy.

(οἰκτείρω), in cl. poët, for ἐλεήμων (which see), [in LXX chiefly for רַחוּם ;] merciful: Luk.6:36, Jas.5:1.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Reflects divine character as ethical standard. Luke 6:27–36
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Luke 6:36 · Jas 5:11
Nominative · Plural · Masculine Luke 6:36
Biblical Occurrences

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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