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G1654

ἐλεημοσύνη

e-le-ā-mo-sü'-nā
feminine noun
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From ἔλεος (G1656)

from G1656; compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction:—alms(-deeds).

Outline

  1. mercy, pity
    1. esp. as exhibited in giving alms, charity
  2. the benefaction itself, a donation to the poor, alms

Usages