G4698Greeksplágchna
σπλάγχνα
an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy
11
Total Occurrences
7
Books
0
Old Testament
11
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1bowels, intestines, (the heart, lungs, liver, etc.)
- 2bowels
- 3the bowels were regarded as the seat of the more violent passions, such as anger and love; but by the hebrews as the seat of the tenderer affections, especially kindness, benevolence, compassion; hence our heart (tender mercies, affections, etc.)
- 4a heart in which mercy resides
Etymology & Derivation
probably strengthened from ????? (the "spleen")