ἵλεως híleōs
Meaning
cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it
In the King James Version: be it far, merciful
Derivation: perhaps from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι);
Where it is used
- Matthew 16:22 Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. “Far be it from You, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to You!”
- Hebrews 8:12 For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”