Koine Greek G1656 noun neuter 27 occurrences

ἔλεος

Transliteration: eleos (éleos)

Pronunciation: /el'-eh-os/

“mercy, pity, compassion”

Primary meaning: mercy, pity, compassion. Strong's: compassion (human or divine, especially active). Lexical nuances: mercy, pity, compassion ;

Lexical & Etymological Analysis

of uncertain affinity;

tender mercy

Cross-Testament Bridge

How this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.

LXX conceptual translation: חֶסֶד (steadfast love, covenant loyalty, mercy) -> ἔλεος (mercy, pity, compassion)

LXX conceptual translation: H5973 -> ἔλεος (mercy, pity, compassion)

LXX conceptual translation: עָשָׂה (to make, do, fashion, accomplish) -> ἔλεος (mercy, pity, compassion)

Direct Cross-Language Equivalents:

H2617 חֶסֶד (hesed — “steadfast love, covenant loyalty, mercy”) H6213 עָשָׂה (asa — “to make, do, fashion, accomplish”)

Foundational passages where ἔλεος (eleos) carries significant theological or narrative weight.