רַחַם
ra.cham
“womb”
Definition
compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden
from H7355 (רָחַם);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
H:N-M
H:N-M
Occurrences
רַחַם appears 38 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let me fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are very great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.”
To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him
I was angry with My people;I profaned My heritage,and I placed them under your control.You showed them no mercy;even on the elderly you laid a most heavy yoke.
Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed,for His mercies never fail.
Sheol,the barren womb,land never satisfied with water,and fire that never says, ‘Enough!’
Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.