bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy
Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
Used figuratively for the emotions (Col. 3:12; 1 John 3:17).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Used symbolically for deep tenderness, pity and compassion (Gen. 43:30; 1 Kings 3:26; Phil. 1:8; Phil. 2:1).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Transliteration:
splagchnon
Meaning:
probably strengthened from σπλήν (the "spleen"); an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy
KJV Usage:
bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy