Splagchnon σπλάγχνον
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| σπλάγχνον | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | splagchnon |
| Strong's number | G4698 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | neuter noun |
| Gloss | affection/entrails |
| Occurrences | 11 in 11 verses |
| Most frequent in | Philemon (3) |
Splagchnon (Greek σπλάγχνον, Strong's G4698) is a Greek neuter noun meaning “affection/entrails”. It occurs 11 times in 11 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
σπλάγχνον, -ου, τό mostly (in NT always) in pl., σπλάγχνα, -ων, τά,
[in LXX: Pro.12:10 (רַחַם, elsewhere rendered by οἰκτιρμοί, Psa.25:6 40:12 and by ἔλεος, Isa.47:6), Pro.26:22 (בֶּטֶן), Wis.10:5, Sir.30:7, 2Ma.9:5 (6), al. ;]
the inward parts (heart, liver, lungs, etc.; Lat. viscera): Act.1:18. Metaphorical, of the seat of the feelings and of the feelings themselves (in Gk. poets, of anger, anxiety, etc.), the heart, affections (the characteristic LXX and NT reference of the word to feelings of kindness, benevolence and pity, is found in π.; see MM, xxiii; cf. Lft. on Php.1:8): 2Co.6:12 7:15, Phm 7 12 20, 1Jn.3:17; σ. οἰκτιρμοῦ, Col.3:12; σ. καὶ οἰκτιρμοὶ, Php.2:1; σ. ἐλέους θεοῦ; ἡμῶν, Luk.1:78; σ. Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, Php.1:8.†
(AS)
[in LXX: Pro.12:10 (רַחַם, elsewhere rendered by οἰκτιρμοί, Psa.25:6 40:12 and by ἔλεος, Isa.47:6), Pro.26:22 (בֶּטֶן), Wis.10:5, Sir.30:7, 2Ma.9:5 (6), al. ;]
the inward parts (heart, liver, lungs, etc.; Lat. viscera): Act.1:18. Metaphorical, of the seat of the feelings and of the feelings themselves (in Gk. poets, of anger, anxiety, etc.), the heart, affections (the characteristic LXX and NT reference of the word to feelings of kindness, benevolence and pity, is found in π.; see MM, xxiii; cf. Lft. on Php.1:8): 2Co.6:12 7:15, Phm 7 12 20, 1Jn.3:17; σ. οἰκτιρμοῦ, Col.3:12; σ. καὶ οἰκτιρμοὶ, Php.2:1; σ. ἐλέους θεοῦ; ἡμῶν, Luk.1:78; σ. Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, Php.1:8.†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | bowels (9), tender (1), affection (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | affection (4), hearts (2), tender (1), intestines (1), very heart (1), heart (1), compassion (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Splagchnon, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Luke
- Luke 1:78Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,
Acts
- Acts 1:18Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.(Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.
2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 6:12Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
- 2 Corinthians 7:15And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.
Philippians
- Philippians 1:8For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 2:1If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
Colossians
- Colossians 3:12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Philemon
- Philemon 1:7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
- Philemon 1:12Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.
- Philemon 1:20Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
1 John
- 1 John 3:17But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).