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Greek Word Study
G4697
σπλαγχνίζομαι
splanchnízomai
G4697 · Greek
The deepest word in the Greek New Testament for compassion. It comes from the word for intestines — the ancients believed deep emotion was felt in the gut. When the father sees his son coming from a great way off, he is moved in his depths. He does not wait. He runs. That is the Father's heart toward you.
Verses with this word
Mark 1:41
“And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.”
Mark 6:34
“And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not ...”
Luke 15:20
“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 r...”
Matthew 9:36
“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, a...”
Matthew 14:14
“And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.”