Strong's Lexicon rachamani: Compassionate, merciful Original Word: רַחְמָנִי Word Origin: Derived from the root רָחַם (racham), which means "to have compassion" or "to show mercy." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "οἰκτίρμων" (oiktirmon), which also means compassionate or merciful. This is seen in passages like Luke 6:36, "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful." Usage: The term "rachamani" is used to describe someone who is characterized by compassion and mercy. It reflects a deep, heartfelt empathy and a willingness to act kindly towards others, often in a manner that reflects God's own merciful nature. In the Hebrew Bible, this term is often associated with God's character and His dealings with humanity, emphasizing His loving-kindness and tender mercies. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, compassion and mercy were highly valued traits, often seen as divine attributes that humans were encouraged to emulate. The concept of mercy was not only a personal virtue but also a communal expectation, influencing social justice and interpersonal relationships. The Hebrew understanding of mercy was deeply rooted in covenantal relationships, where God's mercy was seen as a sustaining force for His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as rechem Definition compassionate NASB Translation compassionate (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רַחֲמָנִי] adjective id.; — plural feminine נָשִׁים רַחֲמָנִיּוֺת Lamentations 4:10 compassionate women. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pitiful From racham; compassionate -- pitiful. see HEBREW racham Forms and Transliterations רַחֲמָ֣נִיּ֔וֹת רחמניות ra·ḥă·mā·nî·yō·wṯ rachaManiYot raḥămānîyōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Lamentations 4:10 HEB: יְדֵ֗י נָשִׁים֙ רַחֲמָ֣נִיּ֔וֹת בִּשְּׁל֖וּ יַלְדֵיהֶ֑ן NAS: The hands of compassionate women KJV: The hands of the pitiful women INT: the hands women of compassionate Boiled children 1 Occurrence |
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