Synonym for: Mercy, compassion.

See Definition for \eleov\ 1656 See Definition for \oiktirmov\ 3628

Both words denote sympathy, fellow-feeling with misery, mercy, compassion. \eleov\, however, manifests itself chiefly in acts rather than words, while \oiktirmov\ is used rather of the inward feeling of compassion which abides in the heart. A criminal might ask for \eleov\, mercy, from his judge; but hopeless suffering may be the object of \oiktirmov\, compassion.