Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חֶמְלָה”
Understanding chemlâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
merciful, pity. - commiseration 1) mercy, pity, compassion
H2551
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חֶמְלָה
Phonetickhem-law'
Transliterationchemlâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
merciful, pity. - commiseration 1) mercy, pity, compassion
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 19:16 | “And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.” Word: חֶמְלָה (chemlâh) | |
| Isaiah 63:9 | “In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.” Word: חֶמְלָה (chemlâh) |