The meaning of “תַּנְחוּם”
Understanding tanchûwm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or תַּנְחֻם tanchum (tankhoom'); and (feminine) תַּנְחוּמָה tanchûwmâh (tan-khoo-maw'); from נָחַם comfort, consolation....
תַּנְחוּם
or תַּנְחֻם tanchum (tankhoom'); and (feminine) תַּנְחוּמָה tanchûwmâh (tan-khoo-maw'); from נָחַם comfort, consolation. - compassion, solace 1) consolation(s)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 15:11 | “Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee?” Word: תַּנְחוּם (tanchûwm) | |
| Job 21:2 | “Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.” Word: תַּנְחוּם (tanchûwm) | |
| Psalms 94:19 | “In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.” Word: תַּנְחוּם (tanchûwm) | |
| Isaiah 66:11 | “That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.” Word: תַּנְחוּם (tanchûwm) | |
| Jeremiah 16:7 | “Neither shall men tear themselves for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother.” Word: תַּנְחוּם (tanchûwm) |