Hebrew · H7356, G1656

רַחֲמֵי

Compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden · compassion (human or divine, especially active)

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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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ἔλεος G1656 compassion (human or divine, especially active)

Pronunciation éleos

Compassion that moves to action; God's covenant mercy actively extended toward the needy and undeserving.

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What does רַחֲמֵי (rachamei) mean in the Bible?

רַחַם · ἔλεος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "compassion, mercy".

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What does רַחַם · ἔλεος mean in the Bible?

רַחַם · ἔλεος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "compassion, mercy".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7356, G1656?

H7356, G1656 is connected to 45 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. compassion, mercy

Strong's H7356, G1656

Lexical occurrences 45 verses

Source Gloss

compassion, mercy

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How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

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