תַּנְחוּם
tan.chum
“consolation”
Definition
compassion, solace
or תַּנְחֻם; and (feminine) תַּנְחוּמָה; from H5162 (נָחַם);
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word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun
H:N
Hebrew Noun
Occurrences
תַּנְחוּם appears 5 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
so that you may nurse and be satisfiedat her comforting breasts;you may drink deeply and delight yourselvesin her glorious abundance.
No food will be offered to comfort those who mourn the dead; not even a cup of consolation will be given for the loss of a father or mother.
Are the consolations of God not enough for you,even words spoken gently to you?
“Listen carefully to my words;let this be your consolation to me.
When anxiety overwhelms me,Your consolation delights my soul.
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