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compassion

Meaning of “compassion”

Pity, mercy, or tender concern.

Definition sources

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

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First occurrence: Exodus 2:6

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Luke 7:13
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 7:13 · retained source text

And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and saide vnto her, Weepe not.

Luke 10:33
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 10:33 · retained source text

But a certaine Samaritane as he iourneyed, came where he was; and when hee saw him, hee had compassion on him,

Luke 15:20
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 15:20 · retained source text

And he arose and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ranne, and fell on his necke, and kissed him.

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