splanchnon · inward parts, compassion

What it means

splanchnon (σπλάγχνον) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “inward parts, compassion”.

The inward parts, where compassion was felt; deep compassion.

How to say it

Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.

Its senses in the Bible

1. The organs inside the body, in the belly.
2. Inner fondness and compassion.

From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)

How it is translated

The words this translation uses for it, most frequent first.

• affection ×3
• heart ×3
• affections ×2
• bowels ×1
• hearts ×1
• tender ×1

Related words

Words of the same family, by Strong’s numbering.

Where it appears

• Luke×1
• Acts×1
• 2 Corinthians×2
• Philippians×2
• Colossians×1
• Philemon×3
• 1 John×1

• Luke 1:78

  because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the dawn from on high will visit us,

• Acts 1:18

  Now this man acquired a field with the wages of his unrighteousness, and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle, and all his bowels poured out.

• 2 Corinthians 6:12

  You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your affections.

• 2 Corinthians 7:15

  And his affections are all the more toward you as he remembers the obedience of all of you, how with fear and trembling you welcomed him.

• Philippians 1:8

  For God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of the Messiah Jesus.

• Philippians 2:1

  So if there is any comfort in the Messiah, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

• Colossians 3:12

  So put on, as chosen ones of God, holy and beloved, compassionate affection, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience,

• Philemon 1:7

  For I have had much joy and comfort from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

• Philemon 1:12

  I have sent him back to you, him who is my very heart.

• Philemon 1:20

  Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Messiah.

• 1 John 3:17

  But whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God remain in him?