רָחַם

ra.chamVerbH7355

to have compassion

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. 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 times

Appears 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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