Why bowels of mercy

As MattGutting points out from the dictionary, "bowels" or "intestines" were associated with tenderness. As others said i have gut feeling that answer is in the comments. A look at a more modern translation i. Show 1 more comment. Active Oldest Votes. As evidence, here are some citations from common standard greek lexicons on the word: BDAG : as often in the ancient world, inner body parts served as referents for psychological aspects s.

NIDNTTE : Because strong emotions produce sensations in the abdomen, the bowels and other organs were regarded as the site of the natural passions cf. Improve this answer.

Community Bot 1. Steve Bauer Steve Bauer 2 2 silver badges 10 10 bronze badges. It might help to spell out the initialisms, I think.

The initialisms are all "shorthand" for standard works of biblical scholarship that are customarily referred to in this way. With a little work, Andrew Leach can locate them. Jacques But the point is that Stack Exchange answers should not require that work. Add a comment. The phrase "Bowels of mercies" is an ancient Greek phrase. The apostle wisely begins with the expression of condolence; because from hence flows the act of relief; and because, as Gregory says, "it is more to compassionate any one from the heart, than to give: for he who gives what is external, gives what does not belong to his own person; but he who gives compassion, gives somewhat of himself.

Persons who have none to give them relief, as widows and orphans. But in general it comprehends all oppressed with misery — the poor, the prisoner, the sick, the afflicted. The express and oft repeated command of God Luke ; Romans ; 1 Peter Whence Gregory Nazianzen says, "If thou hast nothing, give but a tear; for pity is a great solace to the afflicted. Are your bowels of mercies straitened and shut up?

Or are you moved with compassion? Return to the Lord Jesus by faith. See His compassion — perhaps read one of the Gospel stories from the quotes above. Allow yourself to be moved once again. Bowels of mercy By Glen on December 8th, Click for source.

Categorized under: reposts. Tagged with: no tags. Purchase Devotionals. Bring them hither. Have ye any that are lame, or blind, or halt, or maimed, or leprous, or that are withered, or that are deaf, or that are afflicted in any manner? Bring them hither and I will heal them, for I have compassion upon you; my bowels are filled with mercy 3 Nephi I will remember that He feels that compassion deeply and intensely.

I will strive to emulate His empathy and His mercy in my relationships with other people. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account.