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# compassion, compassions, compassionate, deal gently with, pity #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "compassion" refers to a feeling of concern for people, especially for those who are suffering. A "compassionate" person cares about other people and helps them.
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* The word "compassion" usually includes caring about people in need, as well as taking action to help them.
* The Bible says that God is compassionate, that is, he is full of love and mercy.
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* In Paul's letter to the Colossians, he tells them to "clothe themselves with compassion." He is instructing them to care about people and to actively help others who are in need.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* The literal meaning of "compassion" is "bowels of mercy." This is an expression that means "mercy" or "pity." Other languages may have their own expression that means this.
* Ways of translating "compassion" could include, "a deep caring for" or "helpful mercy."
* The term "compassionate" could also be translated as, "caring and helpful" or "deeply loving and merciful."
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Daniel 01:8-10](rc://en/tn/help/dan/01/08)
* [Hosea 13:14](rc://en/tn/help/hos/13/14)
* [James 05:9-11](rc://en/tn/help/jas/05/09)
* [Jonah 04:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/jon/04/01)
* [Mark 01:41](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/01/41)
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* [Romans 09:14-16](rc://en/tn/help/rom/09/14)
## Word Data: ##
* Strong's: H2550, H5150, H5164, H7349, H7355, H7356, G1653, G3356, G3627, G4697, G4834, G4835