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splánchnon

inner parts, affection

Say it: SPLANKH-non (approximate)

σπλάγχνον

What it means

The inner organs (heart, liver, lungs), thought of as the seat of strong emotion, so deep affection or compassion. In 6:12 the Corinthians are "restricted in your own affections," and in 7:15 Titus's affection grows toward them.

Range of meaning

  • Inner partsOrgans of the body.
  • Deep affectionCompassion.

In 2 Corinthians

  • Chapter 6

    "Restricted in your own affections" (6:12).

  • Chapter 7

    "His affection is more abundantly toward you" (7:15).

Every verse (2)

Verses where G4698 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources