Hebrew · H3808, H2347

לֹא תָחוֹס

Not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles · properly, to cover , i.e. (figuratively) to compassionate

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לֹא H3808 not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles
חוּס H2347 properly, to cover , i.e. (figuratively) to compassionate
Pronunciation ḥûs
Compassion rooted in protective concealment: to shield someone from harm through merciful restraint
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What does לֹא תָחוֹס (lo tachos / chus) mean in the Bible?

לֹא · חוּס is a Hebrew phrase meaning "not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles". not (the simple or abs.

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Meaning

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles
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