σπλάγχνον (splánchnon) — Bowels

Greek word study: σπλάγχνον (splánchnon), Strong's G4698. an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy

GreekStrong's G4698
Quick definition
Greek word
σπλάγχνον (splánchnon)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy

Word study
Derivation: probably strengthened from (the "spleen");

KJV translation words: bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy

Where this word appears

Strong's G4698 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 1:78 and last appears in 1 John 3:17.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

affections ×3heart ×2hearts ×2intestines ×1the affection ×1the affections ×1very heart — ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σπλάγχνα ×9σπλάγχνοις ×2

Books where it appears most

Philemon ×32 Corinthians ×2Philippians ×2Luke ×1Acts ×1Colossians ×11 John ×1

Verses (all 11)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2155 εὔσπλαγχνος (eúsplanchnos), G4184 πολύσπλαγχνος (polýsplanchnos), G4697 σπλαγχνίζομαι (splanchnízomai).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does splánchnon (G4698) mean?

An intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy.

How is G4698 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4698 as: bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy.

How often does σπλάγχνον (splánchnon) appear?

Strong's G4698 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 1:78 and last appears in 1 John 3:17.