The meaning of “נִחוּם”
Understanding nichûwm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or נִחֻם nichum (nee-khoom'); from נָחַם comfort(-able), repenting. - properly, consoled - abstractly, solace 1) comfort...
נִחוּם
or נִחֻם nichum (nee-khoom'); from נָחַם comfort(-able), repenting. - properly, consoled - abstractly, solace 1) comfort, compassion 1a) comfort 1b) compassion
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 57:18 | “I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.” Word: נִחוּם (nichûwm) | |
| Hosea 11:8 | “How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.” Word: נִחוּם (nichûwm) | |
| Zechariah 1:13 | “And the Lord answered the angel that talked with me with good words and comfortable words.” Word: נִחוּם (nichûwm) |