Lexicon Racham: Compassion, Mercy, Tender Love Original Word: רַחַם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Raham The same as racham; pity; Racham, an Israelite -- Raham. see HEBREW racham NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as rechem Definition "pity," a man of Judah NASB Translation Raham (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רַ֫חַם proper name, masculine (girl (-like) ?); — in Judah, 1 Chronicles 2:44; Ραμεε, A Ραεμ’, ᵐ5L Ρααμ. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָחַם (racham), which means "to have compassion" or "to show mercy."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun Racham, the concept of compassion and mercy is reflected in Greek terms such as ἐλεέω (eleeo, Strong's Greek 1653), which means "to have mercy" or "to show compassion." This Greek term captures the essence of the root meaning of רָחַם (racham) in Hebrew. Usage: The name Racham appears in genealogical contexts within the Old Testament, specifically in the lineage of Caleb. Context: • Racham is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:44 as a descendant of Caleb, a prominent figure from the tribe of Judah. Caleb is known for his faithfulness and courage during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. Racham is listed as the son of Shema, who is a descendant of Caleb through his son Hebron. This genealogical record highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, particularly within the tribe of Judah, which holds significant messianic implications. The name Racham, rooted in the concept of compassion, may reflect the character or hoped-for qualities of the individual or the family line. Forms and Transliterations רַ֖חַם רחם ra·ḥam Racham raḥamLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:44 HEB: הוֹלִ֔יד אֶת־ רַ֖חַם אֲבִ֣י יָרְקֳעָ֑ם NAS: the father of Raham, the father KJV: begat Raham, the father INT: Shema became of Raham the father of Jorkeam |
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