Strong's Number G4697

Strong's Number:

G4697

Greek:

σπλαγχνίζομαι

Transliteration:

splagchnizomai

Pronunciation:

splangkh-nid'-zom-ahee

Part of Speech:

Verb

Strong's Definition:

middle voice from G4698; to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity:--have (be moved with) compassion.

IPD Definition:

to 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)

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