KJV dictionary & concordance

compassion

Meaning of “compassion”

Pity, mercy, or tender concern.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesCawdrey 1604

41 occurrences39 verses20 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 2:6

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KJV PCE

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · 1 Peter 3:8 · retained source text

Finally be ye all of one minde, hauing compassion one of another, loue as brethren, be pitifull, be courteous,

1611 marginal noteOr, louing to the brethren.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Pitty, fellow-feeling.

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