πολύσπλαγχνος
Extremely compassionate
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What does πολύσπλαγχνος (polýsplanchnos) mean in the Bible?
πολύσπλαγχνος (polýsplanchnos) is a Greek word meaning "extremely compassionate". πολύσπλαγχνος, -ον (πολύς, σπλάγχνον), very pitiful: Jas. Highlights God’s merciful character amid suffering.
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Meaning
Rare compound emphasizing visceral compassion rooted in deep emotional response, not mere sentiment
(πολύς, σπλάγχνον), very pitiful: Jas.5:11.
Why This Word Matters
Highlights God’s merciful character amid suffering. James 5:7–11
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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