ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΟΝ, σπλαγχνον
SPLAGCHNON, splagchnon
Sounds Like: SPLANGKH-non
Translations: bowels, inward parts, affections, compassion, pity, a bowel, an inward part
From the root: ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word literally refers to the inner organs of the body, such as the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys, which were anciently believed to be the seat of emotions and affections. In a figurative sense, it denotes deep feelings, especially compassion, pity, or tender mercy. It is often used to describe a strong emotional response, particularly one of empathy or sympathy towards others.
Inflection: Nominative or Accusative, Singular, Neuter
Strong’s number: G4698 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
- Parable 9 — 24:2
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΟΝ.
These could represent different words with related meanings, or different forms of the same word to fit different grammatical cases, numbers, or genders. This list may include spelling variants and even misspellings in the original manuscripts! Even more words from the same root may exist in other ancient texts that aren't in our database.
- ΠΛΑΓΧ — bowels, intestines, heart, affections, compassion, pity
- ΠΛΑΓΧΝ — bowels, inward parts, affections, compassion, pity, a heart, an inner being
- ΣΠΛΑΓΝΑ — bowels, entrails, affections, heart, compassion, mercy
- ΣΠΛΑΓΧΑ — bowels, inward parts, affections, compassion, heart
- ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝ — bowels, inward parts, affections, heart, compassion, pity
- ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΑ — bowels, intestines, affections, compassion, pity
- ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΟΙΣ — bowels, inward parts, affections, heart, compassion, pity
- ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΟΥ — of inward parts, of bowels, of affections, of compassion, of mercy
- ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΩ — inward parts, bowels, affections, compassion, a heart, a feeling
- ΣΠΛΑΓΧΝΩΝ — (of) bowels, (of) intestines, (of) inner organs, (of) affections, (of) compassion, (of) heart
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