רָחַם
ra.chamVerbH7355
to have compassion
From: a primitive root;
Short Definition
to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
Full Lexicon Entry
- to love, love deeply, have mercy, be compassionate, have tender affection, have compassion 1a) (Qal) to love 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to have compassion, be compassionate 1b1a) of God, man 1c) (Pual) to be shown compassion, be compassionate
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
35 timesAppears 35 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Isaiah
11
Jeremiah
9
Hosea
2
Psalms
2
Zechariah
2
Key Passages
- 1 Kings 8:50
- Hosea 1:7
- Isaiah 49:15
- Jeremiah 21:7
- Lamentations 3:32
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