◄ 4263. machmal ►
Lexicon machmal: Desire, precious, beloved, desirable thing Original Word: מַחְמָל Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: machmal Pronunciation: makh-MAD Phonetic Spelling: (makh-mawl') Definition: Desire, precious, beloved, desirable thing Meaning: sympathy Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pitieth From chamal; properly, sympathy; (by paronomasia with machmad) delight -- pitieth. see HEBREW chamal see HEBREW machmad Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַחְמָל] noun [masculine] thing pitied, object of compassion, only construct מַחְמַד עיניכם וּמַחְמַל נַפְשְׁכֶם Ezekiel 24:21 object of your eyes' desire, and of your soul's compassion. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root חָמַל (chamal), which means to spare, have compassion, or show mercy. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of מַחְמָל (machmal) is found in Strong's Greek Number G5339, σπλαγχνίζομαι (splanchnizomai). This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe a deep, visceral compassion or pity, often attributed to Jesus in the Gospels when He is moved by the suffering of others. Like מַחְמָל (machmal), σπλαγχνίζομαι (splanchnizomai) conveys a profound emotional response that leads to merciful action. Usage: The word מַחְמָל (machmal) is used in the context of expressing a deep emotional response, often associated with mercy or compassion. It is not frequently found in the Hebrew Bible, indicating its specific and poignant use when it does appear. Context: מַחְמָל (machmal) is a Hebrew noun that encapsulates the concept of sympathy or compassion. It is derived from the root חָמַל (chamal), which is commonly used in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe acts of sparing or showing mercy. This root is often associated with God's compassionate nature, as well as the expected behavior of His people towards one another. The term מַחְמָל (machmal) itself is less common, suggesting a nuanced or intensified form of compassion. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, expressions of מַחְמָל (machmal) are seen as virtuous, reflecting the character of God and the ethical standards expected of His followers. The concept aligns with the broader biblical theme of mercy, which is a central attribute of God's dealings with humanity. Forms and Transliterations וּמַחְמַ֣ל ומחמל ū·maḥ·mal umachMal ūmaḥmal Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezekiel 24:21 HEB: מַחְמַ֥ד עֵֽינֵיכֶ֖ם וּמַחְמַ֣ל נַפְשְׁכֶ֑ם וּבְנֵיכֶ֧ם NAS: of your eyes and the delight of your soul; KJV: and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons INT: the desire of your eyes and the delight of your soul and your sons 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4263 1 Occurrence ū·maḥ·mal — 1 Occ.