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

For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.

2 word occurrences in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Romans 9:15 · retained source text

For hee saith to Moses, I will haue mercy on whom I wil haue mercie, and I will haue compassion on whom I will haue compassion.

1611 marginal noteExod. 33.19.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Pitty, fellow-feeling.

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