1654. eleémosuné

Lexicon

eleémosuné: Almsgiving, charity, acts of mercy

Original Word: ἐλεημοσύνη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: eleémosuné
Pronunciation: el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay
Phonetic Spelling: (el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay)
Definition: Almsgiving, charity, acts of mercy
Meaning: abstr: alms-giving, charity; concr: alms, charity.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

alms.

From eleos; compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction -- alms(-deeds).

see GREEK eleos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from eleos
Definition
mercy, pity, spec. alms
NASB Translation
alms (7), charity (3), giving (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1654: ἐλεημοσύνη

ἐλεημοσύνη, ἐλεημοσύνης, ἡ (ἐλεήμων), the Sept. for חֶסֶד and צְדָקָה (see δικαιοσύνη, 1 b.);

1. mercy, pity (Callimachus () in Del. 152; Isaiah 38:18; Sir. 17:22 (), etc.), especially as exhibited in giving alms, charity: Matthew 6:4; ποιεῖν ἐλεημοσύνην, to practise the virtue of mercy or beneficence, to show one's compassion (A. V. do alms) (cf. the similar phrases δικαιοσύνην, ἀλήθειαν, etc. ποιεῖν), Matthew 6:1 Rec., 2, 3, (Sir. 7:10; Tobit 4:7 Tobit 12:8, etc.; for חֶסֶד עָשָׂה, Genesis 47:29); ἐλεημοσύνας, acts of beneficence, benefactions (cf. Winers Grammar, 176 (166); Buttmann, 77 (67)), Acts 10:2; εἰς τινα, Acts 24:17. Hence,

2. the benefaction itself, a donation to the poor, alms (the German Almosen (and the English alms) being (alike) a corruption of the Greek word): ἐλεημοσύνην διδόναι (((Diogenes Laërtius 5, 17)), Luke 11:41; Luke 12:33; αἰτεῖν, Acts 3:2; λαμβάνειν, Acts 3:3; πρός τήν ἐλεημοσύνην for (the purpose of asking) alms, Acts 3:10; plural, Acts 9:36; Acts 10:4, 31.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἐλεέω (eleeō), meaning "to show mercy" or "to have compassion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of almsgiving and mercy in the Hebrew Bible is often associated with terms like חֶסֶד (chesed, Strong's H2617), meaning "loving-kindness" or "mercy," and צְדָקָה (tsedaqah, Strong's H6666), meaning "righteousness" or "charity." These terms convey similar themes of compassion and generosity towards others.

Usage: The word ἐλεημοσύνη is used in the New Testament to describe charitable acts, particularly those directed towards the poor and needy. It emphasizes the moral and spiritual duty of believers to care for others through tangible acts of generosity.

Context: The concept of ἐλεημοσύνη is deeply rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition, where acts of charity are seen as a reflection of God's mercy and love. In the New Testament, ἐλεημοσύνη is often associated with righteousness and is considered an essential aspect of a faithful life.

In Matthew 6:2-4 (BSB), Jesus teaches about the proper attitude towards almsgiving, instructing believers to give in secret, without seeking public recognition: "So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."

In Acts 10:2 (BSB), Cornelius, a centurion, is described as "a devout man who feared God with all his household. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly." His acts of ἐλεημοσύνη are highlighted as evidence of his piety and devotion.

The practice of ἐλεημοσύνη is not merely a social obligation but a spiritual discipline that reflects the character of God. It is an expression of love and compassion that transcends cultural and economic boundaries, fostering a sense of community and mutual care among believers.

Forms and Transliterations

ελεημοσυναι ελεημοσύναι ἐλεημοσύναι ελεημοσύναις ελεημοσυνας ελεημοσύνας ἐλεημοσύνας ελεημοσυνη ελεημοσύνη ἐλεημοσύνη ελεημοσυνην ελεημοσύνην ἐλεημοσύνην ελεημοσύνης ελεημοσυνων ελεημοσυνών ἐλεημοσυνῶν eleemosunai eleēmosunai eleemosunas eleēmosunas eleemosune eleēmosunē eleemosunen eleēmosunēn eleemosunon eleēmosunōn eleemosynai eleemosýnai eleēmosynai eleēmosýnai eleemosynas eleemosýnas eleēmosynas eleēmosýnas eleemosyne eleemosýne eleēmosynē eleēmosýnē eleemosynen eleemosýnen eleēmosynēn eleēmosýnēn eleemosynon eleemosynôn eleēmosynōn eleēmosynō̂n

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 6:2 N-AFS
GRK: οὖν ποιῇς ἐλεημοσύνην μὴ σαλπίσῃς
KJV: when thou doest [thine] alms, do not
INT: therefore you do give to the needy not do sound a trumpet

Matthew 6:3 N-AFS
GRK: δὲ ποιοῦντος ἐλεημοσύνην μὴ γνώτω
KJV: when thou doest alms, let not
INT: moreover when you do give to the needy not let know

Matthew 6:4 N-NFS
GRK: σου ἡ ἐλεημοσύνη ἐν τῷ
NAS: so that your giving will be in secret;
KJV: That thine alms may be in
INT: your giving in

Luke 11:41 N-AFS
GRK: ἐνόντα δότε ἐλεημοσύνην καὶ ἰδοὺ
NAS: that which is within as charity, and then
KJV: give alms of such things as ye have;
INT: [which] are within give alms and Behold

Luke 12:33 N-AFS
GRK: καὶ δότε ἐλεημοσύνην ποιήσατε ἑαυτοῖς
NAS: and give to charity; make
KJV: and give alms; provide yourselves
INT: and give alms make to yourselves

Acts 3:2 N-AFS
GRK: τοῦ αἰτεῖν ἐλεημοσύνην παρὰ τῶν
NAS: in order to beg alms of those
KJV: to ask alms of
INT: to ask alms from those who

Acts 3:3 N-AFS
GRK: ἱερὸν ἠρώτα ἐλεημοσύνην λαβεῖν
NAS: he [began] asking to receive alms.
KJV: the temple asked an alms.
INT: temple asked alms to receive

Acts 3:10 N-AFS
GRK: πρὸς τὴν ἐλεημοσύνην καθήμενος ἐπὶ
NAS: of the temple to [beg] alms, and they were filled
KJV: sat for alms at the Beautiful
INT: for the alms [was] sitting at

Acts 9:36 N-GFP
GRK: ἀγαθῶν καὶ ἐλεημοσυνῶν ὧν ἐποίει
NAS: of kindness and charity which
KJV: works and almsdeeds which she did.
INT: good and of alms which she did

Acts 10:2 N-AFP
GRK: αὐτοῦ ποιῶν ἐλεημοσύνας πολλὰς τῷ
NAS: many alms to the [Jewish] people
KJV: gave much alms to the people, and
INT: of him both doing alms much to the

Acts 10:4 N-NFP
GRK: καὶ αἱ ἐλεημοσύναι σου ἀνέβησαν
NAS: to him, Your prayers and alms have ascended
KJV: and thine alms are come up for
INT: and the alms of you are gone up

Acts 10:31 N-NFP
GRK: καὶ αἱ ἐλεημοσύναι σου ἐμνήσθησαν
NAS: has been heard and your alms have been remembered
KJV: thine alms are had in remembrance
INT: and the alms of you were remembered

Acts 24:17 N-AFP
GRK: δὲ πλειόνων ἐλεημοσύνας ποιήσων εἰς
NAS: to bring alms to my nation
KJV: I came to bring alms to my
INT: moreover many alms bringing to

Strong's Greek 1654
13 Occurrences

ἐλεημοσύναι — 2 Occ.
ἐλεημοσύνας — 2 Occ.
ἐλεημοσύνη — 1 Occ.
ἐλεημοσύνην — 7 Occ.
ἐλεημοσυνῶν — 1 Occ.