Etymology of the Greek word eleemosune (ἐλεημοσύνη)
the Greek word eleemosune, ἐλεημοσύνη (compassionateness; (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction)
derived from the Greek word eleemon, ἐλεήμων (compassionate)
derived from the Greek word eleos, ἔλεος
derived from the Greek word eleeo, ἐλεέω (to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace))