Lexicon nichum: Comfort, Consolation Original Word: נִחוּם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance comfortable, repenting Or nichum {nee-khoom'}; from nacham; properly, consoled; abstractly, solace -- comfort(-able), repenting. see HEBREW nacham NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nacham Definition comfort, compassion NASB Translation comfort (1), comforting (1), compassions (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נִחוּם] noun masculine 1 comfort, plural נִחֻמִים Isaiah 57:18; Zechariah 1:13. 2 compassion, suffix נִחוּיָ֑ Hosea 11:8 (We reads רַחֲמָ֑י). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root נָחַם (nacham), which means to comfort or console.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3874: παράκλησις (paraklēsis) • meaning exhortation, comfort, or consolation. Usage: The word נִחוּם is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of comforting or providing solace. It is often associated with expressions of compassion and empathy towards those who are experiencing sorrow or hardship. Context: נִחוּם (nichum) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote the concept of consolation or solace. It is closely related to the verb נָחַם (nacham), which means to comfort or to be comforted. The act of providing נִחוּם is seen as a virtuous and compassionate response to the suffering of others. In the biblical context, נִחוּם is often associated with God's comfort towards His people, as well as the comfort that individuals offer to one another in times of distress. The concept underscores the importance of empathy and support within the community of faith. For example, in the book of Isaiah, God promises comfort to His people, illustrating His role as a divine consoler. The theme of נִחוּם is also evident in the prophetic literature, where the promise of future consolation is a source of hope for the afflicted. Forms and Transliterations נִֽחֻמִ֛ים נִחֻמִֽים׃ נִחוּמָֽי׃ נחומי׃ נחמים נחמים׃ ni·ḥū·māy ni·ḥu·mîm nichuMai nichuMim niḥūmāy niḥumîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 57:18 HEB: וְאַנְחֵ֕הוּ וַאֲשַׁלֵּ֧ם נִֽחֻמִ֛ים ל֖וֹ וְלַאֲבֵלָֽיו׃ NAS: him and restore comfort to him and to his mourners, KJV: him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners. INT: will lead and restore comfort his mourners Hosea 11:8 Zechariah 1:13 3 Occurrences |
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