Strong's Lexicon tanchum: Comfort, Consolation Original Word: תַּנְחוּם Word Origin: Derived from the root נָחַם (nacham), which means "to comfort" or "to console." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with comfort is παρακλήσις (paraklēsis), Strong's Greek #3874, which also means encouragement, comfort, or consolation. Usage: The Hebrew word "tanchum" refers to comfort or consolation, often in the context of providing solace during times of distress or mourning. It embodies the act of offering emotional support and reassurance, reflecting a deep sense of empathy and compassion. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, comfort was a communal responsibility, especially during periods of mourning or hardship. The community would gather to offer support, reflecting the collective nature of society. Comfort was not only emotional but also spiritual, often involving prayers and rituals to invoke God's presence and peace. The concept of comfort is deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God is often depicted as the ultimate source of comfort. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nacham Definition consolation NASB Translation comforting (1), consolation (2), consolations (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [תַּנְחוּם] noun masculinePsalm 94:19 consolation, only in plural (usually abstract and intensive) תַּנְחוּיִם Jeremiah 16:7; suffix תַּנְחוּמֶיךָ Psalm 94:19; תַּנְחֻמֶיהָ Isaiah 66:11; תַּנְחוּמוֺת Job 15:11; תַּנְחוּמֹתֵיכֶם Job 21:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance comfort, consolation Or tanchum {tan-khoom'}; and (feminine) tanchuwmah {tan-khoo-maw'}; from nacham; compassion, solace -- comfort, consolation. see HEBREW nacham Forms and Transliterations תַּ֝נְחוּמֶ֗יךָ תַּנְח֥וּמֹֽתֵיכֶֽם׃ תַּנְחֻמ֣וֹת תַּנְחֻמֶ֑יהָ תַּנְחוּמִ֔ים תנחומיך תנחומים תנחומתיכם׃ תנחמות תנחמיה tan·ḥu·me·hā tan·ḥū·me·ḵā tan·ḥū·mîm tan·ḥū·mō·ṯê·ḵem tan·ḥu·mō·wṯ tanchuMeicha tanchuMeiha tanchuMim tanchuMot tanChumoteiChem tanḥumehā tanḥūmeḵā tanḥūmîm tanḥūmōṯêḵem tanḥumōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 15:11 HEB: הַמְעַ֣ט מִ֭מְּךָ תַּנְחֻמ֣וֹת אֵ֑ל וְ֝דָבָ֗ר NAS: Are the consolations of God too KJV: [Are] the consolations of God small INT: small too are the consolations of God the word Job 21:2 Psalm 94:19 Isaiah 66:11 Jeremiah 16:7 5 Occurrences |
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