σπλαγχνίζομαι splanchnízomai

Meaning

to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity

In the King James Version: have (be moved with) compassion

Derivation: middle voice from G4698 (σπλάγχνον);

Where it is used

• Matthew 9:36 When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
• Matthew 14:14 When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
• Matthew 15:32 Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.”
• Matthew 18:27 His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him.
• Matthew 20:34 Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him.
• Mark 1:41 Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!”
• Mark 6:34 When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.
• Mark 8:2 “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat.
• Mark 9:22 “It often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”
• Luke 7:13 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.”
• Luke 10:33 But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion.
• Luke 15:20 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.