Sympathéō — G4834

Definition

verb

to feel "sympathy" with, i.e. (by implication) to commiserate

1. to be affected with the same feeling as another, to sympathize with (Aristotle, Plutarch)
2. in reference to the wretched, to feel for, have compassion on, (Vulg.compatior)

Usually translated as

have compassion, be touched with a feeling of

Origin

from G4835

• sympathḗs (G4835)

Occurrences

Sympathéō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (2)

• Hebrews 4:15 — For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of (συμπαθῆσαι) our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
• Hebrews 10:34 — For ye had compassion (συνεπαθήσατε) of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.