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ἵλεως

híleōsGreek · G2436

Derivation

perhaps from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι);

Meaning

cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it

In the King James Version

be it far, merciful

Translated as

far (1), merciful (1)

Where it appears

Found in 2 verses

Matthew
16:22
Hebrews
8:12

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