Hebrew · H7356, H7355

רַחֲמִים / רָחַם

Compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden · to fondle ; by implication, to love , especially to compassionate

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רַחַם H7356 compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden

Pronunciation raḥam

Compassion as visceral, physical sensation rooted in the womb—God's mercy is embodied tenderness, not abstract.

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רָחַם H7355 to fondle ; by implication, to love , especially to compassionate

Pronunciation rāḥam

Physical tenderness toward the vulnerable grounds God's merciful love—compassion rooted in deep emotional attachment, not abstract duty.

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What does רַחֲמִים / רָחַם (raḥămîm / rāḥam) mean in the Bible?

רַחַם · רָחַם is a Hebrew phrase meaning "compassion, mercy, tender love.".

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What does רַחַם · רָחַם mean in the Bible?

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7356, H7355?

H7356, H7355 is connected to 92 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. compassion, mercy, tender love.

Strong's H7356, H7355

Lexical occurrences 92 verses

Source Gloss

compassion, mercy, tender love.

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Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

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