Híleōs — G2436

Definition

adjective

cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it

Usually translated as

be it far, merciful

Origin

perhaps from the alternate form of G138

• hairéomai (G138)

Occurrences

Híleōs occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Hebrews (1)

• Matthew 16:22 — Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far (ἵλεώς) from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.
• Hebrews 8:12 — For I will be merciful (ἵλεως) to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.