Strong's Lexicon rachum: Compassionate, Merciful Original Word: רַחוּם Word Origin: Derived from the root רָחַם (racham), which means "to have compassion" or "to show mercy." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3629 (oiktirmon) - Compassionate, Merciful - G1656 (eleos) - Mercy, Pity Usage: The Hebrew word "rachum" is used to describe the compassionate and merciful nature of God. It emphasizes His deep love and tender mercy towards His creation. This term is often used in conjunction with other attributes of God, such as graciousness and faithfulness, to highlight His benevolent character. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of mercy and compassion was deeply rooted in the understanding of God's covenant relationship with His people. The Israelites viewed God as a compassionate Father who cared for them and showed mercy despite their shortcomings. This understanding was central to their worship and relationship with God, influencing their laws, ethics, and community life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as rechem Definition compassionate NASB Translation compassionate (11), merciful (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs רַחוּם adjective compassionate; — always of God: אֵל רַחוּם Deuteronomy 4:31, וְחַנּוּן ׳ר Exodus 34:6 (J) = Psalm 86:15; Psalm 103:8; later ׳חַנּוּן ור2Chronicles 30:9; Nehemiah 9:17,31; Joel 2:13; Jonah 4:2; Psalm 111:4; Psalm 112:4; Psalm 145:8; ׳והוא ר Psalm 78:38. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance full of compassion, merciful From racham; compassionate -- full of compassion, merciful. see HEBREW racham Forms and Transliterations וְרַח֔וּם וְרַח֖וּם וְרַח֛וּם וְרַח֣וּם וְרַחוּם֙ ורחום רַח֖וּם רַח֣וּם רַח֨וּם ׀ רַחוּם֙ רחום ra·ḥūm raChum raḥūm veraChum wə·ra·ḥūm wəraḥūmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 34:6 HEB: יְהוָ֔ה אֵ֥ל רַח֖וּם וְחַנּ֑וּן אֶ֥רֶךְ NAS: God, compassionate and gracious, KJV: God, merciful and gracious, INT: the LORD God compassionate and gracious slow Deuteronomy 4:31 2 Chronicles 30:9 Nehemiah 9:17 Nehemiah 9:31 Psalm 78:38 Psalm 86:15 Psalm 103:8 Psalm 111:4 Psalm 112:4 Psalm 145:8 Joel 2:13 Jonah 4:2 13 Occurrences |
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