Strong's Lexicon chanan: To be gracious, show favor, have mercy Original Word: חֲנַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5485 (charis): Grace, favor - G1653 (eleeo): To have mercy, show compassion Usage: The Hebrew verb "chanan" primarily conveys the idea of showing favor or grace. It is often used in the context of God extending His grace and mercy to His people. The term can also imply a sense of compassion or kindness, often in response to a plea or need. In the Biblical narrative, "chanan" underscores the benevolent and merciful nature of God, who is willing to forgive and bless those who seek Him. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, grace and favor were highly valued attributes, both in human relationships and in one's relationship with God. The concept of "chanan" reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where God, as the sovereign, extends His grace to His people, often in response to their repentance and supplication. This grace is not earned but is a gift from a loving and compassionate God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to chanan Definition to show favor NASB Translation showing mercy (1), supplication (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance show mercy, make supplication (Aramaic) corresponding to chanan; to favor or (causatively) to entreat -- shew mercy, make supplication. see HEBREW chanan Forms and Transliterations בְּמִחַ֣ן במחן וּמִתְחַנַּ֖ן ומתחנן bə·mi·ḥan bemiChan bəmiḥan ū·miṯ·ḥan·nan umitchanNan ūmiṯḥannanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:27 HEB: פְרֻ֔ק וַעֲוָיָתָ֖ךְ בְּמִחַ֣ן עֲנָ֑יִן הֵ֛ן NAS: and from your iniquities by showing mercy to [the] poor, KJV: and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; INT: break your iniquities showing to the poor case Daniel 6:11 2 Occurrences |
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