Webster's 1828 Dictionary says this:
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1. The intestines of an animal; the entrails, especially of man. The heart. 2.Cor.6.12.
2. The interior part of any thing; as the bowels of the earth.
3. The seat of pity or kindness; hence, tenderness, compassion, a scriptural sense.
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Way Of Life Encyclopedia lists this as one of its definitions:
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Emotions; compassion (Ge 43:30; 1 Ki 3:26; 2 Co 6:12; Php 1:8; 2:1; Col 3:12; 1 Jo 3:17).
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Strong's Concordance gives this definition:
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probably strengthened from splen (the "spleen"); an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy:--bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary gives this:
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(Php 1:8; 2:1; Col 3:12), compassionate feelings.
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