◄ 7359. rechem ►
Lexicon rechem: Womb Original Word: רְחֵם Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: rchem Pronunciation: REH-khem Phonetic Spelling: (rekh-ame') Definition: Womb Meaning: pity Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mercy (Aramaic) corresponding to racham; (plural) pity -- mercy. see HEBREW racham NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to racham Definition compassion NASB Translation compassion (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רַחֲמִין noun [masculine] plural intensive compassion (Biblical Hebrew רַחֲמִים, √ I. רחם); — absolute ׳ר Daniel 2:18. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָחַם (racham), which means to have compassion or to show mercy. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek 1653 (ἐλεέω, eleeo): To have mercy, to show compassion. • Strong's Greek 3628 (οἰκτίρμων, oiktirmon): Compassionate, merciful. • Strong's Greek 4697 (σπλαγχνίζομαι, splagchnizomai): To be moved with compassion. These Greek terms capture similar nuances of mercy and compassion as expressed by רְחֵם in the Aramaic context, highlighting the continuity of this theme across both the Old and New Testaments. Usage: This Aramaic term is used in the context of expressing compassion or mercy, often in relation to God's merciful nature or the expected behavior of individuals towards one another. Context: רְחֵם (rechem) is an Aramaic term found in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the context of the exilic and post-exilic periods when Aramaic was commonly spoken among the Jewish people. The word is closely related to the Hebrew root רָחַם (racham), which is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe God's compassionate and merciful character. In the Aramaic sections of the Bible, רְחֵם is used to emphasize the importance of mercy and compassion as divine attributes that should be mirrored in human relationships. The concept of רְחֵם underscores the biblical theme of God's enduring love and kindness, which is extended to humanity despite their shortcomings. This term is a reminder of the call to embody these divine qualities in interactions with others, reflecting the merciful nature of God. Forms and Transliterations וְרַחֲמִ֗ין ורחמין verachaMin wə·ra·ḥă·mîn wəraḥămîn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Daniel 2:18 HEB: וְרַחֲמִ֗ין לְמִבְעֵא֙ מִן־ NAS: so that they might request compassion from the God KJV: That they would desire mercies of INT: compassion request according 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 7359 1 Occurrence wə·ra·ḥă·mîn — 1 Occ.