Word: elehmosunh

Pronounce: el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay

Strongs Number: G1654

Orig: from 1656; compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction:--alms(-deeds). G1656

Use: TDNT-2:485,222 Noun Feminine

Heb Strong: H571 H2617 H6664 H6666

1) mercy, pity
1a) esp. as exhibited in giving alms, charity
2) the benefaction itself, a donation to the poor, alms