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Strong's G4697 σπλαγχνίζομαι (splanchnizomai)

splagchnizomai - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4697 — mitschah (“greaves”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4697
Language Greek
Linked Usages 12
Books 3

Strong's G4697 Quick Answer

Strong's G4697 σπλαγχνίζομαι (splagchnizomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. splagchnizomai (splangkh-nid'-zom-ai) v. 1. to have the bowels yearn 2. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity It has 12 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include moved, compassion, and have. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
splagchnizomai (splangkh-nid'-zom-ai) v. 1. to have the bowels yearn 2. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity
Usage
12 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
moved, compassion, and have

Meaning and Definition

splagchnizomai (splangkh-nid'-zom-ai) v. 1. to have the bowels yearn 2. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity [middle voice from G4698] KJV: have (be moved with) compassion Root(s): G4698

Original Word
σπλαγχνίζομαι
Transliteration
splagchnizomai
Derivation
Root: σπλάγχνον R1: 4698
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4697. 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)

to pity

Usage: σπλαγχνίζομαι (σπλάγχνον), [in LXX (act., -ίζω): Pro.17:5 A, 2Ma.6:8 (= -εύω) * ;] to be moved as to the σπλάγχνα (which see), hence, to feel pity or compassion: absol., Luk.10:33 15:20; ptcp., σπλαγχνισθείς, with indic., Mat.18:27 20:34, Mrk.1:41; before ἐπί, with dative of person(s), Mat.14:14, Luk.7:13; ἐπί, with accusative, Mat.15:32, Mrk.6:34 8:2 9:22; ωερί, Mat.9:36. (The word is elsewhere found only in Sm: 1Ki.23:21, Eze.24:21, Test. Zeb., 4:6-7; see Thayer, see word;

MM, xxiii quote Thumb, Hellen., 123 as practically confirming Lft. on Php.1:8, in the suggestion that the verb was a coinage of the Jewish dispersion.) † (AS)

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How Strong's G4697 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render splagchnizomai, 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.

moved Matthew 9:36 5× compassion Matthew 20:34 4× have Matthew 15:32 3×

How Strong's G4697 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 12 linked usages.

Strong's G4697 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 G4697 in the New Testament

12 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 9:36 KJV

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

Matthew 14:14 KJV

And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

Matthew 15:32 KJV

Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.

Usage Excerpts

First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4697.

Matthew 9:36 New Testament, KJV
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
Matthew 14:14 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
Matthew 15:32 New Testament, KJV
Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.
Matthew 18:27 New Testament, KJV
Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
Matthew 20:34 New Testament, KJV
So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.
Mark 1:41 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
Mark 6:34 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
Mark 8:2 New Testament, KJV
I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:
Mark 9:22 New Testament, KJV
And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
Luke 7:13 New Testament, KJV
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
Luke 10:33 New Testament, KJV
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
Luke 15:20 New Testament, KJV
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4697, grouped by book.

Matthew 5 usages, New Testament
Matthew 9:36 Matthew 14:14 Matthew 15:32 Matthew 18:27 Matthew 20:34
Mark 4 usages, New Testament
Mark 1:41 Mark 6:34 Mark 8:2 Mark 9:22
Luke 3 usages, New Testament
Luke 7:13 Luke 10:33 Luke 15:20

Strong's G4697 FAQ

What does splanchnizomai (σπλαγχνίζομαι) mean?

Strong's G4697 is a Greek entry for G4697 σπλαγχνίζομαι (splagchnizomai). splagchnizomai (splangkh-nid'-zom-ai) v. 1. to have the bowels yearn 2. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity

How many times is splanchnizomai (σπλαγχνίζομαι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's G4697 across 3 books.

Where can I study splanchnizomai (σπλαγχνίζομαι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4697 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate splanchnizomai (σπλαγχνίζομαι)?

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