to have mercy
Definition:
ἐλεέω (in Rom.9:16, Ju 22, -άω, which see), -ῶ (< ἔλεος), [in LXX (Hex, Pss, Pr) chiefly for חָנַן, also freq. in Proph. for רָחַם, etc;] to have pity or mercy on, to show mercy: absol, Rom.9:16 12:8; with accusative, Mat.9:27 15:22 17:15 18:33 20:30-31, Mrk.5:19 10:47-48, Luk.16:24 17:13 18:38-39 Rom.9:15, 18 11:32, Php.2:27, Ju 22. Pass, to have pity or mercy shown one (EV, obtain mercy): Mat.5:7, Rom.11:30-31, 1Co.7:25, 2Co.4:1, 1Ti.1:13 1:16, 1Pe.2:10. (AS)
Pronounciation:
el-eh-eh'-o
Definition:
to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace); have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on); from
g1656 (ἔλεος);