# ἐλεήμων (eleēmōn)

Strong’s G1655. 2 New Testament occurrences.

full of pity, merciful, compassionate.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/eleemon-g1655

## Occurrences

- [Matthew 5:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/5/7) — Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
- [Hebrews 2:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/2/17) — Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to…