Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “רָחָם”
Understanding râchâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or (feminine) רָחָמָה râchâmâh (raw-khaw-maw'); from רָחַם gier-eagle. - a kind of vulture (supposed to be tender toward...
H7360
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
רָחָם
Phoneticraw-khawm'
Transliterationrâchâm
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or (feminine) רָחָמָה râchâmâh (raw-khaw-maw'); from רָחַם gier-eagle. - a kind of vulture (supposed to be tender towards its young) 1) carrion vulture 1a) perhaps an extinct bird, exact meaning unknown
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 11:18 | “And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,” Word: רָחָם (râchâm) | |
| Deuteronomy 14:17 | “And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant,” Word: רָחָם (râchâm) |