The meaning of “רַחוּם”
Understanding rachûwm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
full of compassion, merciful. - compassionate 1) compassionate 1a) always of God with one possible exception
רַחוּם
full of compassion, merciful. - compassionate 1) compassionate 1a) always of God with one possible exception
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 34:6 | “And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,” Word: רַחוּם (rachûwm) | |
| Deuteronomy 4:31 | “(For the Lord thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them.” Word: רַחוּם (rachûwm) | |
| 2 Chronicles 30:9 | “For if ye turn again unto the Lord, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the Lord your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.” Word: רַחוּם (rachûwm) | |
| Nehemiah 9:31 | “Nevertheless for thy great mercies’ sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God.” Word: רַחוּם (rachûwm) | |
| Psalms 111:4 | “He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.” Word: רַחוּם (rachûwm) |
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