Dictionary entry

οἰκτείρω

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament with Strong's

οἰκτείρω

(< οἶκτος, pity), [in LXX for רחם pi., חנן, etc.;]

to pity, have compassion on. c. acc. pers., Ro 9:15(LXX).†

SYN.: ἐλεέω, q.v.