The meaning of “רָחַם”
Understanding râcham reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
have compassion (on, upon), love, (find, have, obtain, shew) mercy(-iful, on, upon), (have) pity, Ruhamah, [idiom] surel...
רָחַם
have compassion (on, upon), love, (find, have, obtain, shew) mercy(-iful, on, upon), (have) pity, Ruhamah, [idiom] surely. - to fondle - by implication, to love, especially to compassionate 1) to love, love deeply, have mercy, be compassionate, have tender affection, have compassion 1a) (Qal) to love 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to have compassion, be compassionate 1b1a) of God, man 1c) (Pual) to be shown compassion, be compassionate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 33:19 | “And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.” Word: רָחַם (râcham) | |
| 1 Kings 8:50 | “And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:” Word: רָחַם (râcham) | |
| Psalms 103:13 | “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.” Word: רָחַם (râcham) | |
| Isaiah 49:13 | “Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.” Word: רָחַם (râcham) | |
| Lamentations 3:32 | “But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.” Word: רָחַם (râcham) |
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