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Strong's G2155 εὔσπλαγχνος (eusplanchnos)

Eusplanchnos means “pitiful” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2155 — zimmah in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2155
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2155 Quick Answer

Strong's G2155 εὔσπλαγχνος (eusplagchnos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eusplagchnos (yoo'-splangkh-nos) adj. 1. well compassioned, i.e. sympathetic [from G2095 and G4698] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include tenderhearted and compassion. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
eusplagchnos (yoo'-splangkh-nos) adj. 1. well compassioned, i.e. sympathetic [from G2095 and G4698]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
tenderhearted and compassion

Meaning and Definition

eusplagchnos (yoo'-splangkh-nos) adj. 1. well compassioned, i.e. sympathetic [from G2095 and G4698] KJV: pitiful, tender-hearted Root(s): G2095, G4698

Original Word
εὔσπλαγχνος
Transliteration
eusplagchnos
Derivation
Root: σπλάγχνον R1: 2095 R2: 4698
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2155. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

compassionate

Usage: εὔσπλαγχνος, -ον (εὖ, σπλάγχνον, which see), [in Man.1.7 (Camb. Manual LXX, iii, 825) ;] __1. in Hippocr., as medical term (LS, see word). __2. Metaphorical (cf. εὐσιλαγχνία, Eurip., Rhes., 192), in NT, tenderhearted, compassionate: Eph.4:32, 1Pe.3:8.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2155 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render eusplagchnos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

compassion 1 Peter 3:8 tenderhearted Ephesians 4:32

How Strong's G2155 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.

Strong's G2155 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2155 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Ephesians 4:32 KJV

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

1 Peter 3:8 KJV

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2155.

Ephesians 4:32 New Testament, KJV
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
1 Peter 3:8 New Testament, KJV
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2155, grouped by book.

Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2155 FAQ

What does eusplanchnos (εὔσπλαγχνος) mean?

Eusplanchnos (Strong's G2155) is a Greek word most simply glossed "pitiful". eusplagchnos (yoo'-splangkh-nos) adj. 1. well compassioned, i.e. sympathetic [from G2095 and G4698]

How many times is eusplanchnos (εὔσπλαγχνος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2155 across 2 books.

Where can I study eusplanchnos (εὔσπλαγχνος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2155 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate eusplanchnos (εὔσπλαγχνος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as tenderhearted and compassion. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.