Strongs Number: G1654
- Greek Word
- ἐλεημοσύνη
- Transliteration
- eleēmosunē
- Phonetic
- el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay
- Part of Speech
- Noun Feminine
- Strongs Definition
-
compassionateness that is (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence or (concretely) a benefaction
- Thayers Definition
-
1. mercy, pity
a. esp. as exhibited in giving alms, charity
2. the benefaction itself, a donation to the poor, alms
- Origin
- From G1656
- Bible Usage
- alms (-deeds).