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οἰκτίρω

oiktirō

Verb · From oiktos (pity)

From οἶκτος oîktos (pity); to exercise pity:—have compassion on.

Outline

to pity, have compassion on

Usages

Romans 9:15

For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.

Quoting Exodus 33:19

And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

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