Dictionary entry

G02436

Strong's Greek Bible Dictionary

ἵλεως

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hileos

{hil'-eh-oce}

perhaps from the alternate form of 138; cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it:--be it far, merciful.

See G00138.