Mercy in Scripture.
Explore the 'womb-like' compassion of the Hebrew 'Racham' and the active relief of the Greek 'Eleos'.
Greek Terms
of uncertain affinity (+ tender) mercy. - compassion (human or divine, especially active)
have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on). - to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
Hebrew Terms
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
bowels, compassion, damsel, tender love, (great, tender) mercy, pity, womb. - compassion (in the plural) - by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus) - by implication, a maiden n m 1) womb n m abs pl intens 2) compassion
Definition Comparison
| Strong's | Word | Language | Definition | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H7355 | רָחַםrâcham | Hebrew | 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 | 43 |
| H7356 | רַחַםracham | Hebrew | bowels, compassion, damsel, tender love, (great, tender) mercy, pity, womb. - compassion (in the plural) - by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus) - by implication, a maiden n m 1) womb n m abs pl intens 2) compassion | 44 |
| G1656 | ἔλεοςéleos | Greek | of uncertain affinity (+ tender) mercy. - compassion (human or divine, especially active) | 25 |
| G1653 | ἐλεέωeleéō | Greek | have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on). - to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace) | 28 |
Related Concepts
Love
Discover the profound nuances of Love in Scripture. Explore the differences between Agape (divine love), Phileo (brotherly love), and the Hebrew Hesed (steadfast loyalty).
Peace
Biblical peace is more than the absence of conflict. Journey through the Hebrew 'Shalom' (completeness) and the Greek 'Eirene' (tranquility).
Grace
Understand the 'unmerited favor' of God through the lens of Hebrew 'Chen' and Greek 'Charis'. See how these concepts transformed the early church.
Faith
Faith is not just belief, it's firm reliability. Study the 'rock-solid' Hebrew Emunah and the persuasive Greek Pistis.