Original Word: רַחֲמָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: rachamah
Pronunciation: rakh-ah-maw'
Phonetic Spelling: (rakh-am-aw')
Definition: a maiden
Meaning: A maiden, a young woman.

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָחַם (racham), which means "to love" or "to have compassion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3933 (παρθένος, parthenos): A virgin, maiden, or unmarried woman.
• G2877 (κοράσιον, korasion): A little girl or young maiden.

These Greek terms similarly denote young women or maidens and are used in the New Testament to describe young females, often in contexts that highlight their youth and purity.

Usage: The term רַחֲמָה (rachamah) is used in the context of describing a young woman or maiden, often with connotations of tenderness or affection.

Context: רַחֲמָה (rachamah) is a Hebrew term that appears in the context of describing a young woman or maiden. The root of the word, רָחַם (racham), carries the idea of love, compassion, or mercy, suggesting that the term may imply a sense of tenderness or affection towards the young woman. This word is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, and its occurrences are often linked to narratives or descriptions involving familial or relational contexts. The term reflects the cultural and social understanding of young women in ancient Israelite society, where they were often seen as objects of care and affection within the family structure.

Word Origin
the same as rechem, q.v.

damsel

Feminine of racham; a maiden -- damsel.

see HEBREW racham

רַחֲמָתַ֙יִם֙ רחמתים ra·ḥă·mā·ṯa·yim rachamaTayim raḥămāṯayimInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts