Lexicon entry · Greek
G1653ἐλεέωeleeō
to have mercyPart of speech: Greek Verb
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However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.
ἠλεήθην, ēleēthēn “I was shown mercy,”
who in time past were no people, but now are God's people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
ἠλεημένοι, ēleēmenoi “received mercy,”ἐλεηθέντες. eleēthentes “having received mercy.”
On some have compassion, making a distinction,
ἐλεᾶτε eleate “do have mercy on”
and some save, snatching them out of the fire with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
ἐλεᾶτε eleate “do show mercy”