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compassion

compassionate, deal gently with, pity, sympathy

Definition:

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To have "sympathy" for someone is to understand how that person feels and to want to help him.

Translation Suggestions:

  • 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."

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H2550, H2580, H2603, H5150, H5162, H5164, H7349, H7355, H7356, G1653, G3356, G3627, G4697, G4834, G4835

Forms Found in the English ULB:

compassion, compassionate, compassions, deal gently with, pitied, pity, sympathy