Oikteírō — G3627

Definition

verb

to exercise pity

Usually translated as

have compassion on

Origin

from oîktos (pity)

Occurrences

Oikteírō occurs 2 times in 1 verse of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1)

• Romans 9:15 — For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion (οικτειρησω) on whom I will have compassion.
• 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 (οικτειρω).