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compassion

Meaning of “compassion”

Pity, mercy, or tender concern.

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KJV context and cross-referencesCawdrey 1604
41 occurrences39 verses20 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 2:6

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Isaiah 49:15
Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 49:15 · retained source text

Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not haue compassion on the sonne of her wombe? yea they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.

1611 marginal noteHeb. from hauing compassion.

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