GREEK

ἵλεως G2436

híleōs

Definition

cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it

Derivation

perhaps from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι);

King James Version Usage

be it far, merciful