◄ 4698. splagchnon ►
Strong's Lexicon splagchnon: Bowels, compassion, affection, heart Original Word: σπλάγχνον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: splagchnon Pronunciation: SPLANGKH-non Phonetic Spelling: (splangkh'-non) Definition: Bowels, compassion, affection, heart Meaning: the inward parts; the heart, affections, seat of the feelings. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root σπλάγχνα (splagchna), which refers to the inward parts or entrails. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar emotional expressions is רַחֲמִים (rachamim), Strong's Hebrew 7356, which also denotes compassion or mercy. Usage: In the New Testament, "splagchnon" is often used metaphorically to describe deep emotions, particularly compassion and affection. It conveys the idea of heartfelt sympathy and tender mercy, reflecting the seat of emotions in the ancient understanding of human anatomy. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the "splagchna" or inward parts were considered the center of emotions and feelings, much like the heart is viewed in modern Western culture. This concept was prevalent in both Greek and Hebrew thought, where the physical organs were often associated with emotional states. The term reflects a deep, visceral response, indicating genuine and profound emotional engagement. HELPS Word-studies 4698 splágxnon – properly, the internal organs ("viscera"); (figuratively) "gut-level compassion" (visceral feelings); the capacity to feel deep emotions (sympathy, empathy, etc.). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition the inward parts (heart, liver, lungs, etc.), fig. the emotions NASB Translation affection (3), affections (1), heart (4), hearts (1), intestines (1), tender (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4698: σπλάγχνον σπλάγχνον, σπλαγχνου, τό, and (only so in the N. T.) plural σπλάγχνα, σπλάγχνων, τά, Hebrew רַחֲמִים, bowels, intestines (the heart, lungs, liver, etc.); a. properly: Acts 1:18 (2 Macc. 9:5f; 4 Macc. 5:29, and in Greek writings from Homer down). b. in the Greek poets from Aeschylus down the bowels were regarded as the seat of the more violent passions, such as anger and love; but by the Hebrews as the seat of the tenderer affections, especially kindness, benevolence, compassion (cf. Lightfoot on Philippians 1:8; Winers Grammar, 18); hence, equivalent to our heart (tender mercies, affections, etc. (cf. B. D. American edition under the word )): 1 John 3:17 (on which see κλείω); 2 Corinthians 6:12; Philippians 2:1 (here G L T Tr WH εἰ τίς σπλάγχνα; Buttmann, 81 (71), cf. Green 109; Lightfoot at the passage); σπλάγχνα ἐλέους (genitive of quality (cf. Winers Grammar, 611 (568); so Test xii. Patr., test. Zab. §§ 7, 8)), a heart in which mercy resides (heart of mercy), Luke 1:78; also σπλάγχνα οἰκτιρμοῦ (Rec. οἰκτίρμων), Colossians 3:12; τά σπλάγχνα αὐτοῦ περισσοτέρως εἰς ὑμᾶς ἐστιν, his heart is the more abundantly devoted to you, 2 Corinthians 7:15; ἐπιποθῶ ὑμᾶς ἐν σπλάγχνοις Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, in the heart (R. V. tender mercies) of Christ, i. e. prompted by the same love as Christ Jesus, Philippians 1:8; ἀναπαύειν τά σπλάγχνα τίνος, to refresh one's soul or heart, Philemon 1:7, 20; τά σπλάγχνα ἡμῶν, my very heart, i. e. whom I dearly love, Philemon 1:12 (so Darius calls his mother and children his own bowels in Curt. 4, 14, 22. meum corculum, Plautus Cas. 4, 4, 14; meum cor, id. Poen. 1, 2, 154; (cf. Lightfoot on Philemon, at the passage cited)). The Hebrew רַחֲמִים is translated by the Sept. now ὀικιρμοι, Psalm 24:6 (); Psalm 39:12 (), now ἔλεος, Isaiah 47:6; once σπλάγχνα, Proverbs 12:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bowels, inward affection, tender mercy. Probably strengthened from splen (the "spleen"); an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy -- bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy. Forms and Transliterations σπλαγχνα σπλάγχνα σπλαγχνοις σπλάγχνοις σπλάγχνων splanchna splánchna splanchnois splánchnois Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:78 N-ANP GRK: διὰ σπλάγχνα ἐλέους θεοῦ NAS: Because of the tender mercy KJV: Through the tender mercy of our INT: through [the] affections of compassion of God Acts 1:18 N-NNP GRK: πάντα τὰ σπλάγχνα αὐτοῦ NAS: and all his intestines gushed KJV: all his bowels gushed out. INT: all the intestines of him 2 Corinthians 6:12 N-DNP GRK: ἐν τοῖς σπλάγχνοις ὑμῶν NAS: by us, but you are restrained in your own affections. KJV: in your own bowels. INT: in the affections of you 2 Corinthians 7:15 N-NNP GRK: καὶ τὰ σπλάγχνα αὐτοῦ περισσοτέρως NAS: His affection abounds all the more KJV: his inward affection is INT: and the affections of him more abundantly Philippians 1:8 N-DNP GRK: ὑμᾶς ἐν σπλάγχνοις Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ NAS: for you all with the affection of Christ KJV: all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. INT: you in [the] affection Christ of Jesus Philippians 2:1 N-NNP GRK: εἴ τις σπλάγχνα καὶ οἰκτιρμοί NAS: if any affection and compassion, KJV: if any bowels and INT: if any affections and compassions Colossians 3:12 N-ANP GRK: καὶ ἠγαπημένοι σπλάγχνα οἰκτιρμοῦ χρηστότητα NAS: put on a heart of compassion, KJV: beloved, bowels of mercies, INT: and beloved hearts of compassion kindess Philemon 1:7 N-NNP GRK: ὅτι τὰ σπλάγχνα τῶν ἁγίων NAS: because the hearts of the saints KJV: because the bowels of the saints INT: because the hearts of the saints Philemon 1:12 N-NNP GRK: τὰ ἐμὰ σπλάγχνα NAS: to you in person, that is, [sending] my very heart, KJV: that is, mine own bowels: INT: my very heart Philemon 1:20 N-ANP GRK: μου τὰ σπλάγχνα ἐν Χριστῷ NAS: refresh my heart in Christ. KJV: refresh my bowels in the Lord. INT: my heart in Christ 1 John 3:17 N-ANP GRK: κλείσῃ τὰ σπλάγχνα αὐτοῦ ἀπ' NAS: and closes his heart against KJV: his bowels [of compassion] from INT: might shut up the heart of him from Strong's Greek 4698 11 Occurrences σπλάγχνα — 9 Occ. σπλάγχνοις — 2 Occ.