Limited to Mt. 5:7 and Heb. 2:17, the Greek adjective “eleemon” meant “compassionate,” “sympathetic,” “merciful.” The “merciful” are “blessed” (Mt.
5:7). Jesus is a “merciful” high priest (Heb. 2:17).Limited to Mt. 5:7 and Heb. 2:17, the Greek adjective “eleemon” meant “compassionate,” “sympathetic,” “merciful.” The “merciful” are “blessed” (Mt.
5:7). Jesus is a “merciful” high priest (Heb. 2:17).