חוּס

chusVerbH2347

to pity

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

properly, to cover, i.e. (figuratively) to compassionate

Full Lexicon Entry

(Qal) to pity, have compassion, spare, look upon with compassion

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

22 times

Appears 22 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
9
Deuteronomy
4
Jeremiah
2
Jonah
2
Genesis
1

Key Passages

  • Deuteronomy 19:13
  • Ezk 16:5
  • Ezk 7:4
  • Ezk 9:10
  • Jeremiah 21:7

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