◄ 415. aneleemon ►
Strong's Lexicon aneleemon: Unmerciful, without mercy Original Word: ἀνελεήμων Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: aneleemon Pronunciation: an-el-eh'-mone Phonetic Spelling: (an-eleh-ay'-mone) Definition: unpitying, unmerciful, without compassion, cruel. Meaning: Without mercy; unmerciful; lacking compassion or pity. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "without") and ἐλεήμων (eleēmōn, "merciful" or "compassionate"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνελεήμων, the concept of mercy and its absence can be related to several Hebrew terms. The Hebrew word רַחוּם (rachum, Strong's H7349) means "merciful" or "compassionate," and its absence would imply a lack of these qualities. Another related term is חֶסֶד (chesed, Strong's H2617), often translated as "lovingkindness" or "steadfast love," which encompasses mercy and compassion. The absence of חֶסֶד would similarly denote a lack of mercy or kindness. Usage: The term ἀνελεήμων is used in the New Testament to describe a state or attitude of being devoid of mercy or compassion. It is often used to highlight the moral and spiritual deficiency of individuals or groups who act without regard for the suffering or needs of others. Context: The Greek term ἀνελεήμων appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the absence of mercy, a critical attribute in the moral and ethical teachings of the Bible. In Romans 1:31, the Apostle Paul includes ἀνελεήμων in a list of vices that characterize those who have turned away from God. This passage underscores the severity of living without mercy, as it is contrary to the nature of God, who is described throughout Scripture as merciful and compassionate. The concept of mercy is central to biblical teaching, with God’s mercy being a recurring theme in both the Old and New Testaments. The absence of mercy, therefore, is seen as a significant moral failing. In the context of Romans 1, the lack of mercy is part of a broader depiction of humanity's fallen state, illustrating the consequences of rejecting divine truth and guidance. Theologically, ἀνελεήμων serves as a warning against the hardening of the heart and the importance of cultivating a spirit of compassion and empathy, reflecting the character of God. The call to be merciful, as God is merciful, is a foundational aspect of Christian ethics, and the absence of such mercy is indicative of a life not aligned with the teachings of Christ. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 415: ἀνελεήμων ἀνελεήμων, ἀνελεημον, genitive ἀνελεήμονος (alpha privative and ἐλεήμων), without mercy, merciless: Romans 1:31. ((Aristotle, rhet. Alex. 37, p. 1442a, 13); Proverbs 5:9, etc.; Sir. 13:12, etc.; Wis. 12:5 Wis. 19:1.) STRONGS NT 415a: ἀνέλεος ἀνέλεος, ἀνελεον, without mercy, merciless: James 2:13 L T Tr WH, unusual form for ἀνίλεως R G. The Greeks said ἀνηλεής and ἀνελεης, cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 710f; Winer's Grammar, 100 (95). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unmerciful. From a (as a negative particle) and eleemon; merciless -- unmerciful. see GREEK a see GREEK eleemon Forms and Transliterations ανελεήμονα ανελεημονας ανελεήμονας ἀνελεήμονας ανελεήμονες ανελεήμοσιν ανελεήμων ανέλπιστον aneleemonas aneleēmonas aneleḗmonas Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 1:31 Adj-AMP GRK: ἀσυνθέτους ἀστόργους ἀνελεήμονας NAS: untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful; KJV: implacable, unmerciful: INT: untrustworthy without natural affection unmerciful Strong's Greek 415 1 Occurrence ἀνελεήμονας — 1 Occ.