G4697Greekἐsplagchnísthē
ἐσπλαγχνίσθη
to have the bowels yearn, i.e., (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity
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Total Occurrences
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Old Testament
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New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1to be moved as to one's bowels, hence to be moved with compassion, have compassion (for the bowels were thought to be the seat of love and pity)
Etymology & Derivation
middle voice from g4698