mercy in Greek
mercy in Greek is έλεος — mercy means kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
mercy in Greek
έλεος
Pronounced: eleos
What does "mercy" mean?
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noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
"The general showed mercy to the surrendering soldiers."
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noun A fortunate thing; a blessing, especially something to be grateful for given the circumstances.
"It was a mercy the children weren't in the car when it happened."
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intj Used to express surprise, alarm, or relief.
""Mercy!" she cried when she saw the mess."
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mercy in a sentence
- The general showed mercy to the surrendering soldiers.
- She begged for mercy, but the sentence stood.
- It was a mercy the children weren't in the car when it happened.
- "Mercy!" she cried when she saw the mess.
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What is "mercy" in Greek?
"mercy" in Greek is έλεος. mercy means: Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
How do you pronounce έλεος?
"mercy" in Greek is έλεος, pronounced "eleos".
How do you use "mercy" in a sentence?
Example: "The general showed mercy to the surrendering soldiers." In Greek, "mercy" is έλεος.
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