Lexicon rachum: Compassionate, Merciful Original Word: רַחוּם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance full of compassion, merciful From racham; compassionate -- full of compassion, merciful. see HEBREW racham NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as rechem Definition compassionate NASB Translation compassionate (11), merciful (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs רַחוּם adjective compassionate; — always of God: אֵל רַחוּם Deuteronomy 4:31, וְחַנּוּן ׳ר Exodus 34:6 (J) = Psalm 86:15; Psalm 103:8; later ׳חַנּוּן ור2Chronicles 30:9; Nehemiah 9:17,31; Joel 2:13; Jonah 4:2; Psalm 111:4; Psalm 112:4; Psalm 145:8; ׳והוא ר Psalm 78:38. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָחַם (racham), which means "to have compassion" or "to show mercy."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1655: ἐλεήμων (eleēmōn) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe a merciful or compassionate person, often in the context of God's mercy or the expected behavior of believers. Usage: The word רַחוּם is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe God's compassionate nature. It is often paired with other attributes of God, such as graciousness and patience, to emphasize His loving and forgiving character. Context: רַחוּם (rachum) is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible, frequently used to describe the divine attribute of compassion. This word is often found in contexts where God's mercy and willingness to forgive are highlighted. For instance, in Exodus 34:6, God proclaims His nature to Moses, saying, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and truth." Here, רַחוּם is part of a self-revelation of God's character, emphasizing His readiness to forgive and His deep empathy towards His creation. Forms and Transliterations וְרַח֔וּם וְרַח֖וּם וְרַח֛וּם וְרַח֣וּם וְרַחוּם֙ ורחום רַח֖וּם רַח֣וּם רַח֨וּם ׀ רַחוּם֙ רחום ra·ḥūm raChum raḥūm veraChum wə·ra·ḥūm wəraḥūmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 34:6 HEB: יְהוָ֔ה אֵ֥ל רַח֖וּם וְחַנּ֑וּן אֶ֥רֶךְ NAS: God, compassionate and gracious, KJV: God, merciful and gracious, INT: the LORD God compassionate and gracious slow Deuteronomy 4:31 2 Chronicles 30:9 Nehemiah 9:17 Nehemiah 9:31 Psalm 78:38 Psalm 86:15 Psalm 103:8 Psalm 111:4 Psalm 112:4 Psalm 145:8 Joel 2:13 Jonah 4:2 13 Occurrences |